If the steering rack is not leaking you're probably okay. �My '87 failed inspection for a torn boot and leaking rack. �I replaced the boot, but�I'd heard that if it is leaking and you continue to drive you can damage the pump so monitor yours closely. �Mine would begin to groan due to low fluid every few days so I would refill and after a few times�removed the belt driving the PS pump. �Non-power steering is only a hassle at low speeds or when parallel parking, or any time your bride drives it. �She will remind you of this if you're insensitive enough to think it will not matter.

Now, more than a year later, I've just pulled the Westy into the garage and put it on jackstands so I can rebuild the rack with a new seal kit from Bus Depot so that both of us can enjoy the drive to the Adirondacks next month.�

Good luck, congratulations and best wishes.

Stephen�

On Saturday, August 9, 2014 3:12 PM, Andrew R. <a.richar@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
 

Hey all,

It never ends...after a full motor and trans rebuild a month ago, I find
the passenger boot on the steering rack is torn but mostly intact.� I zip
tied it back onto the rack flange to keep it in place.

I'm getting married in a week followed by a two week, 1500 mile road trip.
Don't have time or money to fix now.� Can I just drive it, monitor fluid,
and fix it this winter?

Thanks,
Andrew
'87 GL
Portland, OR