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Subject:Re: Silly Question, maybe?
From:Laura Mangan
Date:Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:21:36 -0400

Sorry folks

I have a 1985 Manual Transmission Vanagon. 2wd

Ken, thanks. do you think that is advantageous to replace the entire
steering rack and pinion thing? that way i have both sides, brand new tie
rods, boots and the new steering rack?

I would just hate to have to go in again soon, and replace the rest of the
system...

I will check for a power steering res. now

love and kindness,

Laura

On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 10:41 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Laura,
>
> Be sure to include your van year and model in messages.
>
> One way to check quick is to see if you have a PS resevore in the engine
> compartment in front of passenger rear light.
>
> Also steering wheel is bigger for non Ps.
>
> Others will have better tips.
>
> Eric Caron
>
> On Mar 30, 2017, at 10:30 AM, Laura Mangan <laurakmangan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Hey Y'all.
>
> Im attempting to order a new Left Front Tie Rod and Boot, and turns out....
> on busdepot.com it seems like i can only get the steering rack, which
> includes rack and pinion and tie rods....
>
>
> But, i dont know if i have power steering or not?
>
> I think so, but is there a sure way to tell?
>
> Sorry for the sillyness of the question, but i've looked online, and cant
> find a good answer.
>
> many thanks
>
> Laura
>