In a message dated 02/12/2003 12:03:30 AM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
Hey All,
Seems when one thing goes wrong they all do. The power steering line
the comes from the pump to the reservoir is leaking on my van. The hose
is brittle and needs replaced. This is the hose that is only like a
foot and a half long.
Anyone have a good used one? OR should i just buy a new one? Any advice?
        Take the old hose to a farm supply repair shop that deals in
hydraulics.  They will be able to repair your hose by replacing the hose part and
nipple collars on your old nipples.  I just did this a few weeks ago.  Automoti\ve
hydraulic shops will not be able to do this job as they do not have high
pressure hose, high pressure hose nipple collars or crimping machines for the high
pressure hose nipple collars.
    If you need to replace the rusted metal lines going to the rack, I can
supply them.  See my Vanagon Power Steering Lines
{http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose.htm} webpage for complete details.

Cheers

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 10 ~ 13, 2004
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
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