Dear John, Joel, Terry, Ben and you too if I forgot your name,

A quick trip to the rear of the van and with the engine running, I
finally now understand, checked the level in the correct reservoir  (The
one in the dash does not connect to the steering, thank you) and topped
it up.  Noise begone.

Been getting to know my 9 month old son and a new sailboat, and it
seems, forgetting about the vanagon.

Thanks and best regards,

David Bogle

John Rodgers wrote:
>
> First, be sure your hydraulic fluid is up to the proper level - the tank is
> in the rear of the van by the oil hatch. If that is OK, then you have a pump
> that is going bad. The pumps are a bit pricey, but if you are at all
> mechanically inclined, you can change it yourself. It is pretty straight
> forward. Once changed, top off the tank with new fluid. Start the engine and
> let it run for a few minutes, then cycle the system by turning the steering
> wheel left and right a few times. If you have a bit of air in the system,
> this help work it out. You don't have to worry about bleeding air from it
> like you do with the brakes, Operation takes care of the problem.
>
> Luck,
>
> John Rodgers
> '88GL Driver in Birmingham, AL
>
> David Bogle wrote:
>
> > Dear List members,
> >
> > My power steering is making more and louder groaning noises lately.  The
> > steering wheel has noticeable resistance when parked.  While driving it
> > feels fine, except at very slow cornering.
> >
> > Since my esteemed vanagon mechanic is leaving for vacation for a couple
> > of weeks, and I'm planning a 400 mile trip for Labor Day Weekend, I'm in
> > need of advice.
> >
> > What type of failure can I expect, if any?
> >
> > Should I have a local mechanic do the job; i.e., is it a vanagon
> > specific type procedure with risk to other systems, etc. if it is not
> > done by a vanagonaut mechanic?  Or is it a straightforward, all cars are
> > similar, simple swap job?
> >
> > TIA.
> > David
> > ______________________________/ /  /   /     /        /             /
> > David Bogle
> > brooklyn, ny
> > '87 Syncro Westfalia