It can be either the pump or the rack. Try changing the fluid and filter
first. They can groan for a long time. Synthetic ATF is most reasonable
best choice. VW did change over to the Audi PS fluid for cold operation.
Expensive and prone to leaking.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Don Williams
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: groan when turning steering wheel

When I start 85 westy and turn the steering wheel there is an
intermittant
groan associated with the process.  Driving down the road, there is no
problem.  I am wondering if my power steering is going, and what I can
do
about it.