Hi Frank, thanks for the pointer.  As our road divas move into their 200Kmi
plus dotage it is really valuable to have these hospice-preventing methods
available.  BTW the Condelli branded tortilla warmer that doubles as a small
pot stabilization device that I bought now those many years ago continues to
perform although it like many of us is starting to show its age.

Al (Pensionerd etc)

On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 2:48 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 26/10/2009 2:42:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
>        See my _Vanagon Power Steering_ (http://frankcondelli.com/hose.htm)
>  webpage.  The WHOLE story and easy fix is there !  I have been making
> and supplying these power steering hose replacements for over 10  years.
> Copper lines are not gonna work for long.  Good quality high  pressure
> hydraulic
> hose is needed for the pressure line.  The return line  is standard
> multi-purpose hose.  Easy install, directions on my site.   Bleeding and
> flushing
> is also explained there.
>
>
> >>>>>Hi everyone,
>
> I need some guidance  please.
>
> I have a 2.1L Automatic 1988 Wolfsburg. Just rebuilt the engine  and
> had all new hoses put on.
>
> Prior to the install the power  steering pump had a minor leak, now
> after the rebuild no leak.
>
> 2  days ago in pouring rain I noticed the steering was very stiff. So I
> looked  at the ATF fluid in the Power Steering Tank. It was almost
> empty so I  filled it.
>
> 10 minutes later it was making noise when trying to turn at  slow
> speeds pulling from the parking lot. So I filled again with some  Lucas
> Stop leak and topped it off with some more ATF.
>
> Got home and  it was empty. So I look today to see if I can see
> anything. I had the lines  replaced the fat & thin lines with copper
> ones in 2007 I believe. I am  noticing some red fluid around some areas
> of the lines but I can't be sure  where its really coming from.
>
> Where are the key areas to look for  leaks?
>
> Will it kill my pump if I drive it with some fluid in it that  drains
> out over the time of me driving it to get it fixed?
>
> I assume  the best thing to do is just replace them with Hydraulic lines?
>
> Walrus  from the Samba posted some details on having them custom made
> but I need  someone to confirm his data please. He stated they should
> run around  $40.
>
> I assume I need to go to hydraulic shop or tractor shop to get  them
> made?
>
> Walrus's instructions for building 2 Power Steering  lines:
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=147368&highlight=steering+f
> luid+leak
>
> High  Press line
> 11.5' long, two female compression fittings, 16x1.5mm
> Needs  to be flex industrial stainless braided rated 4200lb. I.D. is
> 5/16".
> I  believe I used 3/8". Connects where metal line junctions with the
> 1.5'  section of hose held onto pump with banjo bolt.
>
> Low Press line
> 13'  long, Needs to be rated 400lb? 1/2" I believe.
> Connects from Reservoir to  rack. I cut the pipe 4 inches from rack and
> connected by sliding hose over  pipe and used hose clamps. Other end
> hose clamps to reservoir.
>
> Is  this an easy job for one person to do in their backyard?
> How long should it  take?
>
> If I brought the lines to a mechanic with a lift how long should  it
> take to replace the lines and add the fluid?
>
> Do the lines need to  be bled out or anything? A special process for
> testing it and making sure  its installed  properly?
>
> Thanks,
> Robert
> NY<<<<<<<<<
>
>
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
> '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
> (http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm) )
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