Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2019 15:53:35 -0500
Reply-To: mccullough bob <mbob1950@GMAIL.COM>
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From: mccullough bob <mbob1950@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Fwd: Power steering woes
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Ive got a used pump that was working fine that I will sell if you need one.
Bob
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> Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: Jared Planter <jaredplanter@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Power steering woes
> Date: 7, April2019 at 3:43:16 PM CDT
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Reply-To: Jared Planter <jaredplanter@GMAIL.COM>
>
> Hey all
>
> I have an '87 westy GL with the original 2.1L that just rolled over 180k
> miles. Relative to this conversation the power steering pump and rack are
> both original.
>
> About 2 weeks ago the power steering belt randomly popped off while
> driving. I thought it was odd but no big deal and put it back on properly
> tightened. About 2 days ago my wife started hearing a quiet whine while
> idling/driving and a very loud whine while turning and felt a respective
> reverberation through the steering wheel. I finally got around to
> investigating and found a long slit on the driver side steering rack boot
> and grease all over the lower control arm. I also confirmed my suspicion
> that the whining was coming from the power steering pump.
>
> The pump issue seems pretty straight forward, just replace it. I'm on the
> fence between the new pump on GoWesty or a rebuilt pump from VanCafe. Does
> anyone have experience with either?
>
> The rack issue seems a little more complex to me. I'm not sure how to
> determine if I should replace the whole rack or just the boots and if I'll
> need an alignment or not. Thoughts here?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Jared
>
>
> Links
> ---------
> GoWesty Pump:
> https://www.gowesty.com/product/steering/24530/hydraulic-power-steering-pump
> VanCafe Pump: https://www.vancafe.com/255422155X-p/251422155x.htm
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