Hey Markus

Had the same issues myself this summer.  Definitely take the belt off if
you're going to run w/out ps.  You don't want your pump spinning w/out fluid
which also serves as a lubricant.

I replaced my lines with copper tubing... 3/8" 1/2" if I recall correctly.
It took some creative fitting manipulation... various flares, barbs, and
compressions... but it's been running smoothly for five thousand miles
(except since I pulled the heads off for a gasket job... into reassembly
phase now).  The ps repairs cost me about $30.

Unforseen benefit of running w/out ps:  teenaged daughter did not want to
drive the van!  :-)

Jpeter
'85 Weekender: "Snugvagon"
Alfred, NY

>From: Markus Benne <mbenne@CROSSKEYS.COM>
>Reply-To: mbenne@CROSSKEYS.COM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Rusty Power steering lines...
>Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 13:04:05 -0500
>
>I've got very rusty power steering lines and I was wondering about
>parts.
>
>Are these generic lines of do I buy these through a vendor?  The
>existing lines are going to hole imminently.
>
>Is it ok to drive without powersteering fluid?  Is it ok to take the
>belt off the
>pump and keep driving?
>
>Thanks for any info.
>
>...Markus

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