Date:         Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:39:29 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power Steering issue...
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My power steering rack sprung a leak and needs to be rebuilt, so we've had
to do without the power steering, so to speak. I didn't notice much
difference, nor did my wife and she would have let me know if it was causing
her much of a problem.
Having said that, it could well be that the failing system wasn't giving us
much help to begin with, but before it went out it wasn't nearly as
effortless as my Cadillac, for instance.
The lines are good and the pump still has some fluid and doesn't seem to
have been damaged but I think I'll rebuild it for GP, both to maintain
'balance' in the system and because, well, it's 20 yrs old and if it hasn't
gone yet it will eventually, especially after this problem.
Dunno if that helps ya but there it is.

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Milo's Kitchen" <sagmoore@ZOOMINTERNET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: Power Steering issue...


Hi Rob,

Without having another VW Vanagon with power steering to compare it to, it
would be hard to say.

The Bentley manual has a basic test using a dial type torque wrench to check
basic steering friction, and a test using gauges to check the steering
hydraulic system pressures. Other than that, the wheel should be much easier
to turn with the engine running as compared with it off, (steering lock
disengaged, of course).

My opinion is that a VW power steering equipped van requires a bit more
force than a brand new car, but I like that personally, better steering
feedback.

It also may be that not all of the air has been purged yet from the lines as
well; keep an eye on the PS reservoir.

Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
robertmstewart
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 4:10 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Power Steering issue...

Hello everyone,

So I just had a bunch of work done on my van one item being having the power
steering line replaced. What I am wondering is how smooth the turning is
with your vanšs?

I notice that compared to most new cars the power steering is still a little
tough, meaning I have to exert a little effort to turn the wheel, is that
normal?

In most new cars you turn the wheel and turns effortlessly. I am just
wondering if this is normal as it has been several years since my last van
and I can not remember how it is suppose to feel.

Thanks,


--
Rob
NYC/Long Beach, NY
88 Wolfsburg, Silver

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