

| Subject: | Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions |
| From: | Frank Condelli |
| Date: | Thu, 2 Dec 2010 05:44:51 EST |
In a message dated 01/12/2010 6:04:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
See my _Vanagon Power Steering_ (http://frankcondelli.com/hose.htm)
webpage for full details. I have been making and selling these Power
Steering Hose Kits for well over 10 years. Very easy to install and will last
a lifetime. Hundreds of sales and satisfied customers.
On 11/30/2010 9:01 PM, Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski wrote:
> I've discovered leaky-ness in my power steering lines and a low fluid
level today. I'll need to do a complete investigation to figure out where the
problem(s) are, but in the meantime I want to top off the fluid reservoir.
>
> I have purchased some Dexron III (H) spec ATF, and I want to make sure
this is acceptable before I pour it in. Can anyone confirm that this is the
correct type of fluid for an 89 Westy?
>
> Also, I know that the lines are going out, and I'm probably looking at
having to do a replacement of the metal lines (and perhaps others). I saw
that Ken over at Vanagain has a replacement hydraulic line set to replace the
metal lines. Does anyone have any experience with line replacement with
this (or other) hydraulic line products? I'd appreciate any advice that can
be given, as I've never worked on the PS system in the van before. Sir
Bentley offers only the vaguest of guidance, unfortunately.
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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