If your rack isn't leaking, then there is no problem to replace these parts
without replacing the entire rack.  Replacing Tie Rods and boots is
relatively easy.  Replacing the rack is a whole order of magnitude more
difficult.  Goes from a one hour job to a 4-5 hour job.  It is really up to
you.

Ken

On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 11:21 AM, Laura Mangan <laurakmangan@gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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
> >
>

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
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