John, that's perfect!  Thanks!

Cecil

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From: John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>

> Hey Cecil ~ Look at the bottom of this page:
> http://members.aol.com/fkc43/hose.htm
>
> John Meeks
> '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
> Northern Michigan
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
>
> Radio Call:KC8ZFN
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 1:29 PM, Cecil Eastman wrote:
> > O Great Ones,
> >
> > I bought hoses to replace the long metal lines in my power steering system.
> But unfortunately I didn't receive instructions from the vendor, a good one
> who's on this list, so I'm in the dark as to how to proceed. Part of my problem
> is that these replacements are not OE as they're rubber (separate high- and
> low-pressure hoses) and it's not obvious (to me at least) exactly how they
> should be installed.
> >
> > 1. According to the Holy Bentley, the high pressure line is supposed to hold
> up to 1700 psi "when at idle". Is there pressure in this line when the engine
> is off? Is there a special procedure I should use to safely open and remove
> this line?
> > 2. I can't tell which line is which at the PS unit on the steering rack: both
> connections are identical and I lose the trace when the lines go over the gas
> tank. Which line is high-pressure, which one low?
> > 3. Is there a method to use to route the new hoses over the gas tank or do I
> have to drop the tank?
> >
> > As always, thanks for any assistance.
> >
> > Cecil
> > '85 Westy
> > "Der BrotKasten"
> >