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#2 of 5 not sure but worth a shot by redbug68 Jul 14, 2007 (9:46 am)
I think a camber compensator is what you need. here is a link to cip1, they have loads of vw stuff. link title
#3 of 5 Power Steering Leaks - Covered Under Power Train Warranty? by shellmarketer Dec 22, 2007 (7:27 am)
I have a March 2003 VW New Beetle GLS with 31000 miles. The Power Steering was not working, so I put in more Power Steering fluid and it leaks out of bottom of car. Repair shop the seals on both sides of the steering gear (Rack and Pinion Steering>) have failed and it will be a $1400 repair. Supposedly fornow the power steering pump still seems ok. Is this a common failure????   As I am beyond 4 year 50000 new Vehicle Limited Warranty, but with 5 year 60000 mile Limited Powertrain Warranty.   Can anyone advise if I have a strong case to argue this is covered by VW??????.   In advance, thanks
#4 of 5 Powertrain by pf_flyer HOST Dec 22, 2007 (1:00 pm)
As the steering system isn't part of the powertrain I'd have a hard time seeing the powertrain warranty covering anything.   Not sure that those seals are wear an tear items which I think are only covered for the first 12 months of the new vehicle warranty.   Ah the joys of car ownership.
#5 of 5 steering doesn't correct after ball joint install 69 beetle by timss Aug 27, 2008 (11:43 am)
I recently had some ball joints (upper and lower) and a new stabilizer kit installed on my '69 beetle. Steering worked fine beforehand except for some play in the wheel. After the install, the car doesn't self-correct after making a corner. The mechanic tells me that the new ball joints are tight and need some time to "break in". Have never heard of this type of problem after installing ball joints, but haven't had to deal with BJs in many years. Is this normal or should I be looking for some other cause?

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