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• Re: steering problem
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 08:01:43 EST
  Rick, Is the scraping sound coming from the column or the steering rack itself? You mentioned that you had the fluid replaced. That's...
• Who needs the power steering?
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 10:36:04 -0700
  Can any damage be done by NOT hooking up the power steering sys. as described? Is there a preferred disconnect procedure to maintain steering...
• Re: Uh-oh! Power steering, isn't...!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 20:55:58 -0600
  It was -8F (-22C) in Nebraska this morning and on my way to work my power steering started not working too well. My tire...
• Re: Fuel Gauge quit and annoying squeak
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:39:03 -0500
  >> the most annoying squeak from the cladding around the steering column with every little move of the steering wheel. Anything I can squirt on...
• 91 Syncro Westy: Hard to Steer.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 11:07:33 -0500
  ...I noticed that the power steering pump was leaking a considerable amount when we bought it. I had it replace, yet the problem persists...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot/ PS vs Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 01:47:25 EDT
  ...You get use to the harder steering... <<<<<<< Hi all, Anybody ever swap out the power steering rack for a good old simple and trouble...
• Re: Hard steering when van not moving
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:31:21 -0700
  ...Van does not have power steering. > > John
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:47:42 -0700
  I believe this also requires the steering knuckles from a PS van, and of course all the attendant plumbing and such. On Thu, Jul...
• Re: Steering wheel disassembly
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 May 2005 23:14:18 EDT
  ...Or maybe there's some trick to it? > > why dont u just get another steering wheel with a good brass ring? i have a...
• Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:40:18 -0700
  ...Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally? >> Aside from play in the steering gear parts, what signs does a Vanagon >> manual steering rack give...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 11:39:23 -0700
  I have not had the power steering operating in 5 years with my 91 sycnro westy. I still have the original smaller steering wheel...
• Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:13:05 -0700
  ...Does it damage anything to drive it with "manual" steering for awhile, without the Power Steering belt attached??? Please respond asap as I'd...
• Re: steering wheel scraping
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:48:47 -0800
  On 1/30/07, Jim Kurpius <jkurpius04@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Bob, > > Would you please elaborate on the "socket wrench" to take off the > steering...
• Re: Unpowered PS rack impressions plus manual rack FS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:57:26 -0700
  ...For those who > aren't aware, the steering is slightly revised for 'quicker' steering > to take advantage of the hydraulic assist. In other words...
• Re: Power steering failure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:10:29 -0400
  Intermittent steering could be either the rack or the pump. A clogged filter will also cause problems. the filter is located at the bottom...
• Re: vw part # for power steering pump switch
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:00:27 -0400
  Thanks to all that responded with info on the power steering pump switch. I have ordered the part. David Clarkson 90 Westy (245k) -----Original...
• power steering
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 1 Jul 2024 16:53:59 -0700
  Electric Power Steering conversion. Anyone done it? Thought about it? Have an opinion about it? I’ve been sniffin’ around and this one seems...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 19:17:23 -0400
  ...this friend either has some REALLY big muscles or a REALLY bad power steering system. Mike > A friend of mine threw the belt on...
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 15:43:35 -0500
  Yep, if you run low on the power steering fluid you will wreck the power steering pump. BTDT. Pumps are pricey. . Not to worry...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 09:21:40 -0700
  ...Soooo, I think I need to convert from power steering to non-power steering. I have searched the archive and found nothing. According to...
• Re: Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:47:50 -0400
  The original installation was two pieces for each of the power steering lines. The return line used that hose and clamps for the splice...
• EVER HEARD OF SPECIAL STEERING COLUMN GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 23:51:02 -0500
  Dear List members, What I thought was power steering problems appears to be the possiblilty of a tight steering column bearing in the relay...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:00:55 -0500
  Check the ground connector spade terminal down near the floor and the ring/finger assembly on the back of the steering wheel and on...
• Re: Leaking power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 20:19:17 EST
  ...If the power steering pump is noisy like that, then you have air in the steering system for sure (steering feel will not change...
• Re: steering question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 23:08:27 -0500
  At 22:59 3/30/2000, Karl Wolz wrote: >My front end guy says that power steering is inherently less precise than >non-power...
• Re: Alternative Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 15:42:34 -0400
  Recollection is that the A2 J/G steering wheel fits, but is about 3" smaller diameter, so bring your Popeye arms for steering. Bringing...
• Removal of steering lock cylinder.
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:18:08 -0400
  ...The steering wheel is locked. Cannot find in the Bentley where it shows you where to drill out the lock cylinder, and thus unlock...
• steering wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:21:02 -0800
  do the earlier model vanagons (1980 - 1985) have a slightly bigger steering wheel? every one i've seen looks like it has a bigger...
• Re: more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 May 2006 22:56:29 -0400
  One of the worst things you can do to the power steering rack is to turn and force it to full lock. The second...
• Re: Now a new problem....leaky power steering rack...
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:14:29 -0400
  ...Dry Steering is the act of turning the steering wheel or rotating the steer wheels of a vehicle on the Z axis by some...
• steering still clunking
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 22:08:17 -0500
  ...Most recently I thought I traced it to a worn steering relay gear (transfer box some people call it). And damnit, still clunking. Folks...
• FS: leather wrapped steerign wheel , adapted to fit vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:08:30 EDT
  since we are on the subject of leather wrapped steering wheels - i have a factory black leather wrapped steering wheel from a '89 Jetta...
• more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 16 May 2006 16:57:19 -0400
  ...is it possible that the power steering sensor is faulty? if so, wouldn't i notice poor power steering overall. i realize the power...
• Re: '72 steering box
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 18:53:41
  ...Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> >Subject: '72 steering box > > I have a feeling that my steering >box is on the...
• Re: Spindles
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 01:29:42 -0700
  I am using the Golf or inline four PS pump and there is no noticeable lack of power steering force. It's possible that...
• Re: removing dash w/o steering column
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:16:06 -0400
  No, you don't need to remove the steering column to remove the dash, just the two bolts holding it to the bottom of...
• Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 96 14:05:05 BST
  All, Does anyone know what years VW made steerings locks for vans? I've got a '62 bus and would like a lock for...
• Re: "84 westy stalling problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:42:16 -0400
  Allan Streib wrote: > Please be careful with this technique you don't want to lock the > steering wheel while in motion! Once the key...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:48:30 -0400
  Hi Craig, One other option would be for you to just remove the belt and go with no power steering. I have been waiting...
• Re: Steering Wheel !
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 12:31:43 -0500
  The Vanagons with Power steering have a smaller steering wheel. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On...
• Re: manual steering - more questions - longish
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 20:22:51 +1200
  >I was considering changing my 83 Westy over from Manual to Power Steering >and after I got a good look at the 87 donor...
• Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:11:25 -0800
  My '87 came without power steering and the larger 18" steering wheel. It was�option on non-GL trim level Vanagons thru-out production...
• Re: Electric Power Steering in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 May 2011 20:53:08 -0400
  At 07:18 PM 5/23/2011, Jeff Schwaia wrote: >A Syncro just arrived from Europe that has an >aftermarket electric power steering setup...
• Steering "clunk" noise solved??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:46:07 -0800
  ...Lubed steering rack. Noise seemed to go away. Replaced all rubber steering couplers. (cracks visible) Then.... The other day, I heard a "clunk" while...
• steering interchange
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:17:24 -0500
  I don't think so. The vanagon steering rack is more HD. John
• manual steering rack for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 13:32:54 EDT
  manual vanagon steering rack for sale.. great shape. $50. chris
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 06:48:53 EDT
  In a message dated 6/24/00 5:55:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Steering coupling / universal >> The steering...
• 87 Vanagon Steering joint - torque?
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 04:07:32 +0100
  Hi guys, what's the correct torque for the two nuts and bolts which connect the universal joint to the power steering pinion on...
• Re: Power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:28:42 -0500
  ...I had a interesting event with my recent power steering issue. I have a competent VW owning friend and he came over to check...
• Unpowered PS rack impressions plus manual rack FS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:39:25 -0700
  ...For those who aren't aware, the steering is slightly revised for 'quicker' steering to take advantage of the hydraulic assist. In other words...
• Re: leaking steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 13:58:37 -0800
  ...This assumes that the replacement steering rack is the same width as the original. Cary --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Greetings - send greetings for Easter...
• Re: power steering, oil light, batt. light???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 23:43:39 +1200
  ...kept driving the >last 100 yards or so and the battery light and oil light stayed lit and the >power steering went out. > >any...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:03:50 -0700
  ...Power Steering To No PS Conversion David, Good idea, but..... no power steering from the donor motor. I'm converting to air-cooled Porsche...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Mar 2012 13:30:59 -0800
  ...there are two NUTS associated with the steering wheel.. the one that holds the steering wheel onto the steering shaft .. and the one behind...
• Re: Noise from steering on full lock
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 08:45:38 +0200
  ...What might this be and is it anything to worry about? Power steering? Then it's probably the pump. Try to avoid turning the...
• power steering leak
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:20:21 -0500
  ...Exam of the steering rack showed wet, but intact, right front rubber boot. No puddles on driveway. Looks like a leaky power steering rack...
• Atsco Rebuilt Manual Steering Racks. Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:10:31 -0700
  ...I'm curious about rebuilt manual steering racks. RockAuto carries Atsco manual steering racks (complete with tie rods) in stock. Any listers have experience...
• Ignition/Starter Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 10:50:43 -0800 (AKDT)
  In answer to my own question - to replace the ignition switch you must first remove the steering lock housing (miss noted in the Bentely...
• Power Steering Leak 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bryan
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 13:49:14 -0800
  I had a power steering leak. VW wanted $800 for replacement. I talked them into using an aftermarket rebuild. It brought the price down...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:34:59 -0500
  Going with disconnecting PS Pump and large diameter steering wheel sounds like the way to go. A few of questions, though : Is the U...