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Subject:Re: '86 steering whines...
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Tue, 16 Jul 1996 12:18:55 PDT

On 16 Jul 96 at 13:28, Shepard, Scott wrote:

> When I make a turn with my '86 Vanagon camper, it whines.  Any idea what
> this is or what I need to do to fix it?
> 
Sounds like maybe a bad pump or restricted filter. Try flushing the 
system with ATF, clean or replace filter & top up. To flush, remove 
return line to PS tank, then have someone crank the engine (remove 
coil wire so it doesn't start) to pump the old fluid into a 
container. Don't let the tank go dry - top up with new fluid & repeat 
a few times until clean fluid comes out the return. Mine took about 1 
1/2 qts to flush & fill. I was able to clean the filter by rinsing in 
solvent.  

Shawn
'88 Westy 332k (Kyra)
'85 Jetta TD 350k (Jenni)