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Subject:Re: Friday: Need help with Jetta, final request
From:Don Hanson
Date:Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:51:38 -0700

Some of them have a 'rack and pinion' bolt on the adjustment bracket.  You
probably would have noticed that.  A frequent Breaker and difficult
replacment part to find, that bracket.
  Just sayin.
  Don Hanson

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:45 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:

> BTDT many times.
> If your PS pump doesn't move, this is the reason.
> Unless the diesel accessories are different.  I doubt it though.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Felder [mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 5:35 PM
> To: pdooley
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: Friday: Need help with Jetta, final request
>
> Sounds like you are on the right track here. I will give it a try.
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 3:57 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:
> > The MK2's use a complicated PS bracket with a bolt practically hidden in
> the
> > bracket.  This bolt goes through the bracket and tightens into the back
> side
> > of the PS pump body.
> > Loosen this bolt and the PS pump will move a decent amount.
> > Thank goodness for the later serp setups, these old Vbelt models are a
> PITA.
>