Without the pump - it takes ver little effort to steer if the van is
moving. But parked or barely moving it takes some effort.

IIRC - the PS pump has it's own belt. Take it off or just cut thing.

John

On 9/18/2013 8:11 PM, Bill Monk wrote:
> They provide a much nicer rebuild than Mavel does and I believe is much smaller company. Plus they will rebuild your rack if you request
> and omit the inner tie rods so you can out on new. Most rebuilt racks
> come used cleaned and re-lubed inners.
> Don't forget to remove the adapters where the hoses attach to on the rack if you send in your core before installing the new one.
> While the Jorgensen racks are nice the Mavel rebuilds from Busdepot
> are not by any means a bad product. I think Ron has the lowest core
> charge and if you call your order in requesting it to be expedited would
> be the quickest solution. Might even be a drop shipped item. I have gotten them in just a couple days. Plus it carries a lifetime warranty.
> In the mean time if you can't keep the fluid level up your would be
> smart to remove the belt. If I recall its possible to just use a belt to
> drive the alternator and water pump off the crank. Don't recall if you need a shorter non powersteering van belt. Its been awhile. It will
> require more effort to steer but you don't want to run the pump dry.
>
>
> Sent from imy iPhone
>
> On Sep 18, 2013, at 7:22 PM, Project Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
>
>> 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
>