Vanaroners,
I appolgize for the use of band widtch but but as I posted earlier my power steering rack, 87 syncro, is moaning when the wheel turns. Several people responded with suggestions, for which I thank you all. But they all depend on my either 1] being able to get around the van and check fluid levels, etc. or 2] getting the van to a guy who can do those things.
My back is making worse sounds than the power steering rack, or rather I am when I try and use it. 
To that end does anyone know of a back fixit person in the North bay area of the San Francisco bay area? This is probably related to stenosis, and/or a bulging disk so accupuncture and the like is probably not appropriate. I have someone for surgery if that becomes necessary but I'd like an alternate to that.
Please send any suggestions you may have.
Mike M with the bad back
in Cotati, just follow the moaning and crying sounds.