to remove the PS belt it's merelynecessary to loosen, not even remove,
two bolts.
one 13mm hex head, one 17 ..
both super easy to access.
  Could even be done with a crescent wrench if you had to, like it's
that easy and accessible.

On 9/18/2013 7:39 PM, JRodgers wrote:
> 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
>>
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