I finally got around to rebuilding the steering gear for our '91 Vanagon.
Thanks to all on the list who offered advice and counsel. The taking apart
was the worst - I had to use a Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel to sever the
fluid lines, as the flare nuts were hopelessly frozen to the fittings on the
gear. I intend to braze a piece of brake line over the cuts in the pressure
line, and use a bit of hydraulic hose and clamps on the return, when I put
it back together. With a little luck, we will be driving tomorrow..

Next challenge: replacing the cat, O2 sensor, and muffler...

Chuck Kuecker

ckuecker@mcs.net

'83 Scirocco (Katy's car now)
'58 Ghia Convert
'75 Bug
'67 Bug
'63 Bug (*still* for sale)
'91 Vanagon