Jorgen is recommended for rebuilt racks on the Audi list.
Looks like they may carry Vanagon racks too.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stephen Grisanti
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 6:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: power steering groan

The '87 Westy has been going along with no problems, but I recently noticed
a groan when turning the steering wheel off center, then it would quiet
again when straight.� I discovered that the fluid was down to the MIN mark
so topped it off, but about 100 miles later the noise returned and the fluid
had dropped again.� Looks like some seepage around the hoses on the
reservoir but not enough to account for that loss so I crawled under and
found on the passenger side of the rack a crusty and torn boot, and the wet
shiny metal of the rack and some drips.� I expect the other side is not much
better but nothing obvious.
�
Can the rack be rebuilt or must I buy a new one?� Is it safe to drive
meanwhile or do I risk damaging something of the fluid gets too low?�
Thanks!
�
Stephen