

| Subject: | Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop |
| From: | John Rodgers |
| Date: | Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:17 -0500 |
Miguel, Thanks. That is some good info. I did that rebuild in 1989 just once. I was really groping in the dark way back then. These are the best pics I've seen on How To. Only - I need something on the pump, not the rack. Thanks for the effort, though. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com miguel pacheco wrote: > Here's a nice write up with pretty pictures : > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=259700 > Miguel > > > > On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > >> Jim, >> >> The pump kit can be found here. >> >> http://www.oeveedub.com/vw/vanagon-steering.html >> >> Frank Condelli posted the name of this outfit just a bit earlier in >> reference to a front heater core. I was looking the website over and >> found the overhaul kit. I'm going to order it myself and give it a go. >> $11.99 vs $300 or $400 is enough difference to get me to gamble the $12 >> bucks. >> >> If you get one please photo your repair - as will I - so we can have a >> visual record of what to do. For what they are - the price of these >> pumps is getting to be outlandish. >> >> John Rodgers >> Clayartist and Moldmaker >> 88'GL VW Bus Driver >> Chelsea, AL >> Http://www.moldhaus.com >> >> >> >> Jim Felder wrote: >> >>> John, I couldn't even get anyone to respond about the kit. Let me know >>> if you locate one. >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 7:57 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Has anyone every rebuilt their own pump.? >>>> >>>> The price of these pumps is now over $300 in most places and over $400 >>>> in others. And thats remanufactured before core charge. >>>> It makes the $12 or so for an overhaul kit and a little time look pretty >>>> good. >>>> >>>> Has anyone actually rebuilt their own using a rebuild kit? Pictures? >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> -- >>>> John Rodgers >>>> Clayartist and Moldmaker >>>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver >>>> Chelsea, AL >>>> Http://www.moldhaus.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> > > >
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