Power Steering Conversion

Post by **Dubstar** » 13 Mar 2007, 13:41

I've got a 2ltr Aircooled Westy and when the breadknife drives it she finds it really hard turning the steering wheel in tight spaces when parking up. She doesn't want to look like a Russian shot putter, so has anyone converted theirs to power steering? Possibly with the electric type off Corsas etc. Or Polos.

Post by **Louey** » 13 Mar 2007, 14:48

they had PAS on later models so perhaps you might be able to get bits off one and convert it

Post by **andysimpson** » 13 Mar 2007, 18:51

I have done my syncro using a saxo electric pump.

Post by **mickB** » 13 Mar 2007, 19:23

andysimpson wrote:I have done my syncro using a saxo electric pump.

i have this planed for my doka

Post by **Dubstar** » 13 Mar 2007, 23:00

Nice one. How does it work? Does it bolt to the steering column or the rack etc. Thanks. Or does it need the column off the Saxo too?

Post by **Rozzo** » 13 Mar 2007, 23:04

very interested in this thread,,, pics would be appreciated

Post by **Dubstar** » 13 Mar 2007, 23:09

And diagrams and pie charts too please.

Post by **Spannerrack** » 14 Mar 2007, 00:04

I had epas in my 82 ac for 5 years never any probs or tyer wear on the ac fit the pump in behind the grill I put the reservoir on dash board cut a hole through cup holder indash tidy & dash
electrics only 1 live required remember to take it
from a point that is only lile when the engine is running if you need any more info just ask

George

Post by **Rozzo** » 14 Mar 2007, 18:58

hi
what rack did you use? i want to convert mine from conventional so what does it involve please?
cheers
julian

Post by **mickB** » 14 Mar 2007, 21:08

my doka is a lhd so I purchased a 2nd hand rack from CJ & a pump from e-bay

Post by **andysimpson** » 14 Mar 2007, 22:14

Dubstar wrote:Nice one. How does it work? Does it bolt to the steering column or the rack etc. Thanks. Or does it need the column off the Saxo too?

You still need the t3 power rack but instead of mechanical pump and long hydraulic hoses there is an electric pump mounted near the rack with a short hydraulic hose.

Post by **Rozzo** » 15 Mar 2007, 07:40

it's all becoming much clearer

Post by **oldiguana** » 15 Mar 2007, 08:50

sounds tempting boys............whos first.....................?...not me arm a chicken with arms like hulk hogan!

Post by **Dubstar** » 15 Mar 2007, 10:38

You still need the t3 power rack but instead of mechanical pump and long hydraulic hoses there is an electric pump mounted near the rack with a short hydraulic hose.[/quote]

Ah, that's how you do it. I thought with it being electric it was some sort of electric motor stuck to the steering column that helped it, not just a replacement for the engine mounted pump. Still, it seems easier than trying to get the pump,fluid housing etc. and everything else on the engine then the long pipes to the front too. Might have to start pricing it up soon. When I've done all the other, er, little jobs on it that is-gas, respray, intermittant wipers, relay on the headlights etc.

Post by **mickB** » 15 Mar 2007, 21:20

the saxo vtr/vts only had electric pumps and the saxo/106 boys bid on them to so they go for anything from 80-200 quid on ebay.........we [gsf] don't do them and they seem scarce among the citreon repairers