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Subject:Re: Power steering hose that leads to rack is leaking -- easy fix?
From:Jack R
Date:Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:37:00 -0400

Try this first, before rebuilding or replacing the rack.

https://lucasoil.com/products/problem-solvers-utility/lucas-power-steering-stop-leak 

I've had good luck with it, over the past 3 years my PS Rack has almost stopped 95% of the leak.  No other issues have surfaced.

Jack R.
84 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David Beierl
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:15 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Power steering hose that leads to rack is leaking -- easy fix?

>
> The fluid leak is coming from the boot on the
> passenger's side of the rack.  Does this mean new/rebuilt rack or are there
> other ways to fix this problem?
>

That or rebuild it yourself.  Fluid in the boot means leaking seals.

Yrs,
d

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