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Subject:Re: restoring power steering in an 86 Westy
From:EMZ
Date:Tue, 15 Apr 2003 00:31:56 -0400

I just finish installing the last  piece in my PS system.  This was the
final part to have replace everything. I'm thinking, that like air
conditioning, these are not vw quality, for some reason. So what is it
that you need to know about the PS system?

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Mon, 14 Apr 2003, jennifer dumpert wrote:

> I'm considering buying an 86 Westfalia that seems in pretty good shape but
> with one major issue: because the power steering was leaky, the current
> owner cut the belt and plugged the pump etc. so the power steering no longer
> works but the pieces are still there. Not having power steering in my
> neighborhood will be a problem. Does anyone have any experience restoring
> power steering? Also, any estimates how much work it'll take to fix the
> leaky power steering if I can get it restored?
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> Jennifer Dumpert
> undine@hotmail.com
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