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• Re: Vote on these two Momo Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 21:50:06 -0700
  On 6/20/06, Mark C <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > > I don't have leather steering right now.. and when I turn the wheel...
• Re: Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:55:02 -0500
  ...Jim On Apr 13, 2012, at 6:35 AM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > I am looking for at least one power steering...
• Re: steering wheel/seats
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 19:55:32 -0500
  And loose that big honkin' steering wheel?! : O Why I'll loose that bus feeling! (But that comfy grip does have me intrigued - go...
• PS rack, pump, lines, FS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 10:48:12 EDT
  ...because the power steering was leaky, the current > owner cut the belt and plugged the pump etc. so the power steering no > longer > works...
• for sale: leather wrapped a1 vw GTI steering wheel made to fit vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 May 2004 04:09:27 EDT
  ...http://hometown.aol.com/realsf/images/steering1.jpg but unlike Yoshi's, this steering wheel ALREADY has the mod so it bolts right onto...
• Power Steering Rack Removal
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:22:55 -0800
  Anyone familiar with pulling out Power Steering Racks? I have someone asking for my Power Steering rack.� How much labor is invovled in removing...
• Re: Replacement steering wheels
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 23:22:31 -0400
  Ken - You'd do ok with a smaller steering wheel. Vanagoneers without P/S, regardless of steering wheel size, I've noticed, have extremely...
• SA Leather Vanagon Steering wheel (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 23:52:30 +0100
  JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > > what the outer diameter of the South African Vanagon steering wheel? Hi Chris, My SA Vanagon steering wheel is 16...
• FS: Small Diameter Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:02:31 +0000
  If anybody wants the smaller diameter steering wheel from a power steering model, I'll sell one for $35.00 shipped CONUS. I have...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:36:11 -0800
  ...what actual problem areyou trying to fix ? Stiff steering ? I have almost never seen that in a vanagon ( not talking about heavy steering due...
• Re: Power steering failure ?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 07:20:23 -0400
  ...Power steering failure ? > > Am I right in assuming that nothing catastrophic happens. You just > revert to > > manual steering, right? > > as long as it is...
• Steering Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 20:40:43 -0600
  I have been trying to track down some of the steering wander that occurs on the 82 vanagon in strong winds. This is manual...
• Re: Power steering woes
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 18:55:34 -0500
  A few years ago the power steering pump on my 91 vanagon started to leak. I pulled the pump and had it rebuilt by...
• Re: Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 08:42:11 -0800
  ...I mean by that the steering wheel was level when the wheels were pointed straight ahead. I never checked if it was equal number...
• Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:40:54 -0800
  ...Had the dash off and am re-securing the steering column. (1981, manual steering) P 48.14 in Bentley specifies a measurement for gap...
• Jerky/Wiggly Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 12:37:04 -0400
  Help! I have an intermitent jerky/wiggly steering wheel problem, at all speeds. I tried tire rotation w/ the spare and it didn't...
• How to bleed power steering system?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 00:06:20 +0000
  Hi, I just put on a new high pressure power steering hose on my 87 (the one on the top of the power steering...
• Re: Steering/front end "Clack!" sound - then no sound!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:48:57 -0800
  ...I haven't found an exploded view of a steering rack, or seen one open. Can a steering rack fail without notice? (loss of...
• Cannot remove steering arm! Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 May 1995 14:23:04 +0100
  I'm trying to remove the steering box on my 1973 type 2 so that I can do some welding on the chassis, but...
• POST: Steering Column Volt Meter
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:50:25 -0500
  ...http://texasvanagons.com/steering-column-volt-meter/ Abel Longoria TexasVanagons.com
• Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:29:36 -0400
  Hi Loren Yes, in 1987 you could buy a Vanagon with manual steering. Here are most of the parts that are different... (I'm...
• Re: reverse power steering
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 12:37:10 -0700
  Myron Lind wrote: > Hello to all power steering/hydraulic gurus > > I am trying to find a power steering pump that runs the reverse direction...
• Re: Steering rack replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:40:14 -0500
  ...You want to be sure that your steering wheel is centered before you take the rack loose from the steering couping. Measure how far...
• rebuilding power steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 23:48:11 -0800
  ...rebuilding power steering pump I bet any power steering pump with the same bolt configuration should work, right? After all, isn't it just...
• Re: manual steering vs. power steering
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 10:17:38 -0800
  FWIW I have been driving my 91 syncro westy WITHOUT the power steering since 1997. This is very nice on the highway, but a...
• Re: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:12:03 -0700
  ...Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile??? > Hello All: > > My second Power Steering question of the day... > > Awhile ago...
• Re: Power Steering Removal (WAS: Re: Vanagon handling.)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 09:30:55 -0600
  ...Women love power steering. (Gratuitous generalisation from personal experience) > > Female wish list for a vehicle: > > Automatic > Power Steering > Air Conditioning > > Me: Pick any two...
• Steering/front end "Clack!" (shorter version!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:25:48 -0800
  '81 Westy with manual steering. Prior symptoms: Steered ok, but on highway, straight no bumps, steering feels like it has *intermittent* ~ 1/4 - 1...
• '85 power steering woes
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 08:40:29 -0700
  ...A week ago, I started noticing an awful noise when steering while driving under ~20 mph, as well as more than usual tension in...
• Re: Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 10:48:50 -0800
  ...And as stated by someone else the steering wheel being a little of center may be just that, the steering wheel was not properly...
• Re: Leaking Power Steering Fluid
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 May 1997 15:22:57 -0400 (EDT)
  I thought that vanagons did'nt use power steering fluid , they use hydraulic oil and it's a charcoal color found this out when...
• Lubing a stiff steering rack (manual) with the wrong grease??
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:52:52 -0700
  My 1983 Westphalia steering became stiff yesterday with some real sticky sections. Today, to isolate the problem, I unhooked the tie rods. Since the...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 17:58:53 EDT
  ...Also note that the vans with power steering have smaller steering wheels. -- Sean Bartnik Fredericksburg, Virginia 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L Westfalia 1974 Volkswagen Karmann...
• Re: tilt steering column???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 19:29:15 -0700
  The pre 1988 A Series steering wheels fit the Vanagon - I have a Golf 1 GTI "Wolfsburg" steering wheel on my Syncro... no tilt...
• Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 22:37:41 -0500
  What kind of Power steering do you guys recommend for the '87 Syncro with power steering? Mine leaks but it is dirty, I want...
• Re: moaning, steering rack and me
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 10 Dec 2016 08:16:53 -0800
  ...siphon out the old steering fluid and replace it with new one http://lucasoil.com/products/problem-solvers-utility/lucas-oil-power-steering-fluid...
• Re: Steering wheel problems
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:57:51 EST
  Julianna, There are two horn contacts in the steering wheel assembly. The culprit is usually the bottom contact. It is supposed to be lubircated...
• Re: silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:12:51 -0400
  Don't overlook the possibility that the wiper under the steering wheel could be messed up and require replacing. Those brass rings have been...
• Re: 85 Steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:59:30 -0500
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > greg, you must be a giant!! im 6ft and the stock steering wheel doesnt > block the cluster.. > > chris > I have...
• Re: steering wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 08:50:58 -0700
  ...BTW, keep in mind that there is a different size wheel for power steering vs. non-power steering Vanagons. I assume that default is...
• Re: Loose steering column shaft
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 2 Jan 2023 18:34:32 -0600
  ...Loose steering column shaft > > The splined shaft to which the steering wheel attaches has gotten really > loose. I can grip the wheel and move...
• Pics of SA Syncro with "OEM" rear tire rack on thesamba
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:26:41 -0700
  ...Among other things I think the leather SA steering wheel is of the Unpadded variety. The only SA steering wheels I've seen available...
• Fwd: Power steering woes
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 15:53:35 -0500
  ...Relative to this conversation the power steering pump and rack are > both original. > > About 2 weeks ago the power steering belt randomly popped off...
• Re: Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 20:05:01 EST
  ...No, not all steering wheels are universal. As a matter of fact the opposite is true. Few (factory) steering wheels are universal. Aftermarket wheels...
• power steering whine
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:28:58 EDT
  hearing the steering whine when it is cooler in the morning and being driven for the first time of the day. what should i...
• groan when turning steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 10:56:36 -0700
  When I start 85 westy and turn the steering wheel there is an intermittant groan associated with the process. Driving down the road, there...
• Re: steering wheel scraping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:15:42 -0800
  Bob, Would you please elaborate on the "socket wrench" to take off the steering wheel for the uninitiated I need to lube my horn...
• Uh-oh! Power steering, isn't...!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 13:01:35 -0600
  The power steering on ol' Phred feels like it's fading fast. Symptons include, getting tougher to turn the steering wheel, wheels not returning...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:57:08 -0400
  ...Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like > > > the downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column > > > in the > > event > > > of...
• Re: Lighter tyres for lighter steering?
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 09:58:47 -0500
  ...steering force ('85 GL w/power steering) when I bought my '82 L it has Michelin XZX 185R-14R (reinforced) (no power steering) when...
• Steering column shear bolts
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 07:27:00 -0500
  In a post about heater core and associated steering column removal there is some confusion about the shear bolts that the factory puts in...
• Hard steering
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sun, 29 May 2005 15:26:53 -0700
  Hi all-- Still mulling over my moving options, but in the meantime my Vanagon has developed intermittent "hard" steering. It most often happens after...
• Re: steering rack u-joint
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:07:14 -0500
  My steering has the same type of slop in it and it's been geting gradually worse for years. Traced the beginning of itback...
• Steering quandry
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 08:46:54 -0400
  ...For a little distance in the steering arc on the steering wheel, the steering is a little heavier and then a little easier then...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:19:19 -0700
  ...Turned ignition on moved loose > steering wheel up and down etc and the horn goes off as I move the > steering wheel. Take steering...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:46:10 -0800
  Remember the vanagon uses automatic transmission fluid in the power steering, not power steering fluid...so is the product compatible with ATF? Anthony '89...
• Re: How do I know my new aftermarket steering wheel is safe?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 08:29:04 -0700
  On 6/20/06, Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi group, > > I recently bought and installed a sports steering wheel in the...
• Re: Power Steering issue...
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 17:53:32 -0400
  Hi Rob, Without having another VW Vanagon with power steering to compare it to, it would be hard to say. The Bentley manual has...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 15:53:39 -0400
  ...Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint Anyone tried replacing the rubber coupling in the steering column with a splined universal joint? This would...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:03:08 -0500
  On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Stephen Cebula <sfcebula@yahoo.com> wrote: > Has anyone had experience with Vanagons having power steering...