Boot replacement is pretty straightforward and did not require realignment (though some might recommend it). Rack replacement is more costly and involved. I rebuilt mine but would replace next time. 

Stephen

Mobile

> On Apr 7, 2019, at 4:53 PM, mccullough bob <mbob1950@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> Ive got a used pump that was working fine that I will sell if you need one.
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> Bob
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> http://idiopath2018.wordpress.com
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>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>> From: Jared Planter <jaredplanter@GMAIL.COM>
>> Subject: Power steering woes
>> Date: 7, April2019 at 3:43:16 PM CDT
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Reply-To: Jared Planter <jaredplanter@GMAIL.COM>
>> 
>> Hey all
>> 
>> I have an '87 westy GL with the original 2.1L that just rolled over 180k
>> miles. Relative to this conversation the power steering pump and rack are
>> both original.
>> 
>> About 2 weeks ago the power steering belt randomly popped off while
>> driving. I thought it was odd but no big deal and put it back on properly
>> tightened. About 2 days ago my wife started hearing a quiet whine while
>> idling/driving and a very loud whine while turning and felt a respective
>> reverberation through the steering wheel. I finally got around to
>> investigating and found a long slit on the driver side steering rack boot
>> and grease all over the lower control arm. I also confirmed my suspicion
>> that the whining was coming from the power steering pump.
>> 
>> The pump issue seems pretty straight forward, just replace it. I'm on the
>> fence between the new pump on GoWesty or a rebuilt pump from VanCafe. Does
>> anyone have experience with either?
>> 
>> The rack issue seems a little more complex to me. I'm not sure how to
>> determine if I should replace the whole rack or just the boots and if I'll
>> need an alignment or not. Thoughts here?
>> 
>> Thanks in advance!
>> 
>> Jared
>> 
>> 
>> Links
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>> GoWesty Pump:
>> https://www.gowesty.com/product/steering/24530/hydraulic-power-steering-pump
>> VanCafe Pump: https://www.vancafe.com/255422155X-p/251422155x.htm