Getting a custom made hose locally can also allow you to make a hose
that connects to both ports on the power steering rack.
The steering will become slightly easier, as there is lubricating
fluid in the assy.

you have the added benefit of a slight increase in power :D

Sudhir

On 7/5/07, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 04/07/2007 11:07:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
> You  might also consider
> getting the custom hose made locally rather than  getting a vanagon
> specific part.  I hear that can be  cheaper/faster.
>
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> Yes, very true, see my _Vanagon Power Steering Lines_
> (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose.htm)   webpage.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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