Sorry to hear about your power steering woes.  Didn't know if you were
aware but we sell a power steering line replacement kit for the Vanagon
for $225.  This replaces your long steel lines with high pressure power
steering hose.  It is the best, cheapest, and easiest way to repair this
problem.  It is on our website under the part number pshosekit and it
works with all Vanagons that have power steering.

If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

Andrew Philbrick wrote:
> Hello Volks,
>
> My '86 westy (original wbx) sprung a leak of power steering fluid last
> night.  The leak is coming from the lines near the nose of the tranny.
>
> My question is - Can I take the belt off of the PS pump and still drive the
> van without risk of damage to the pump or the steering rack up front?  Can I
> drive it short term with the pump off until parts arrive?  The only reason I
> ask is because our Beetle being a bit under-the-weather as well and we are
> essentially stuck without a car.
>
> Ideally, I do not want to damage the Vanagon at all but I also need a mode
> of transport in the next few days.
>
> Andrew
>
>