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Subject:Re: steering problems
From:Dr. Rainer Woitok
Date:Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:18:32 +0200

Hi Folks,

On Sat, 1998-08-08 22:50:05 +0000, Rick Ferguson wrote:

> ...
> Whenever I go over a bump in the road the van continues to turn into
> it, there is play in the steering and a feeling of slightly out of
> control handling.

Are you  sure it's the steering?   I once had  tires on my Vanagon which
obviously didn't suit her.  Your description  of the Vanagon's behaviour
could well fit.  The problem vanished as soon as I changed tires.

I hopr this helps.

Sincerely
 Rainer

'89 Vanagon Caravelle GL Syncro 16"

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