Michael...
what switch ?  the 'up-idle' one on the PS pump ?   Won't' make any dif.
one would have to remove the belt to run sans PS.
But you knew that..........right !?

lol. Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: Power Steering Rack Question

> Craig, Have you had someone turn the wheel while you watch the hoses?
> IIRC,
> you can unplug the switch and drive w/o it for awhile.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Craig Morton
> <rangermorton1972@yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>> I am preparing for a long trip and my power steering fluid has had to be
>> refilled twice in the last week. I just found the missing fluid in the
>> passenger side boot of the power steering rack. Can someone tell me if
>> this
>> is repairable or am I looking at buying another power steering rack? Or
>> is
>> there a sealer that might work?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Craig
>>
>>
>>