Still trying to narrow down the steering problem. The fluid reservoir
appeared full but I'm not entirely sure now (can't get the main lid off).
Tried to pick up some fluid at FLAPS but they couldn't cross-reference the
many types to pick from. The Bentley says ATF Dexron but I think there are
several different choices. So which one should I be using? Thanks.

Bill H.
88 GL

--- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> wrote:

> Check you power steering fluid level, especially if you're hearing a
> buzz or whine from the back when turning the wheel.  Also, check the
> belt.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of
> > Bill H.
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 4:31 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Streering problem
> >
> > I don't seem to be able keep up with repairs this year. Still waiting
> on
> > parts for the last one and here comes another. It's an 88GL and the
> problem
> > this time is stiff steering. It happened suddenly, that's to say it
> didn't
> > gradually get worse. Got in the van one day and there it was. I didn't
> hit
> > anything and it's not an alignment problem (I think - no recent
> potholes).
> > The problem is that as I turn the steering wheel, it gets stiff and
> resists
> > quite firmly. It's not consistent and I seem to hit firmer spots and
> then it
> > lessens and them stiffer again as I continue to turn the wheel. No
> problem
> > going straight though. So where do I begin to look. What is the most
> likely
> > suspect? Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Bill H.
> > 88 GL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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