In a message dated 8/25/99 1:27:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
gentle@GENTLERIDGE.COM writes:

<<
 Mechanic has recommended replacing a torn "steering gear right bellows
 boot".  Is this an urgent situation?
  >>

your mechanic sure does have a way with words...first he sez your drive belt
needs replacing, when your van doesnt even have a drive belt...now he's
telling you your "steering gear right bellows boot" needs replacing..  whats
that?
i ~assume~ he is trying to befuddle you regarding a cracked boot on your
power steering rack..  at any rate, the boot might not be cracked, maybe the
clamp came off, and it popped out of place. ive seen that before. just put it
back in place like the one on your left side. easy fix, you can do it
yourself.
and get another "mechanic", too... :<)
chris