Having had a major PS leak during a trip, I'd place a greater priority on
that. The steel supply lines are usually the problem, as they carry a great
deal of pressure, and can rust through as mine did. The return line/hose is
less of a problem. If you still have steel lines, they can be replaced with
hydraulic hoses. I had my steel line re-done in steel by a hydraulic shop,
but if I did it again, I'd just redo with hoses.

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Peter DiFalco <peter.difalco@gmail.com>wrote:

> Just curious if this is the prevailing wisdom - I've got torn boots on both
> sides of the rear shifter linkage, plus a torn boot where the linkage
> enters
> the tranny (but not torn on the side closest to the tranny). Do I worry
> about this as a "must-replace-before-summer" item, and do bushings in
> addition to boots? Van shifts like butter currently. More worrisome on
> underside inspection is wetness on one of my power steering hoses.
>
> Thanks for response,
> Peter
>
> On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 6:17 AM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> >  The boots on my shifter rod have been shredded nearly forever.  I
> > keep 'er lubed and shifting's acceptable- we're not talking Miata,
> > after all.  An angry PDL and floppy wiper arm are larger concerns
> > right at the moment. <EG>
> >
> >  And vendors?  Can't live without 'em.  It ain't just about parts,
> > either.  If not for their service to the VW community, I'da given it
> > up, put an F.S. sign on the bus and bought a trailer years back.
> >
> > George/ATL
> >
>

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Shawn Wright