The fluid will eventually run dry. this is not good for the environment. you
will need man arms to turn the wheel. do not send your GF or significant
other driving the vehicle unless they know whats up. that is all.

Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.522.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA

>From: Michael Rule <manikmike@YAHOO.COM>
>Reply-To: Michael Rule <manikmike@YAHOO.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack
>Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:57:06 -0700
>
>Hi,
>After an archive search, I've found differing opinions on whether it is
>safe to continue to drive with my badly leaking power-steering rack after
>removing the belt.  Even without the belt on, a lot of fluid is still
>leaking out, so I am guessing it will continue to drain until near dry.
>Has anyone experienced hazards from driving with a "dry" power-steering
>rack?  Thank you for any thoughts.
>Mike
>84-take-my-van-please-Westy
>
>
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