Power Steering

Post by **ihumphrey** » 26 Nov 2008, 19:16

Got a 89' 1.9 Watercooled... Lovely bus! Missus is complaining that the steering is too stiff! Thinking about fitting power steering to the camper... Can this be done? If so, which power steering rack is suitable? Cheers

Post by **jamesc76** » 26 Nov 2008, 19:27

How much money is a better question there not cheap for a RHD system very expansive weetabix for breakfast is cheeper!!

Post by **kevtherev** » 26 Nov 2008, 19:27

yes it can...

but while you save up for it

check your tyre pressurs are correct and have the geometry checked.

Post by **hercules** » 26 Nov 2008, 19:28

ihumphrey wrote:Got a 89' 1.9 Watercooled... Lovely bus! Missus is complaining that the steering is too stiff! Thinking about fitting power steering to the camper... Can this be done? If so, which power steering rack is suitable? Cheers

yes it can be done im just doing mine what you got LHD OR RHD the thing is if its a RHD is get a rack as the not chep

then u got all the other bit to think of so u looking for a full set up about anywere form £600 to £800 but LHD much cheper

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 27 Nov 2008, 09:38

Fit a steering knob (similar to a forklift). Thats what I have on mine and I'll be honest I steer entirely with that now - makes it a breeze to nip in and out of traffic and corners are a doddle. Few pounds at most.

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 27 Nov 2008, 11:44

about anywere form £600 to £800 but LHD much cheper

LHD is not much cheaper.

Post by **hercules** » 27 Nov 2008, 12:44

Titus A Duxass wrote:
about anywere form £600 to £800 but LHD much cheper

LHD is not much cheaper.

well it be much cheaper RHD they more about, if u hunt about and wait u get a rack chep,look over garmany

Post by **toomanytoys** » 27 Nov 2008, 13:34

CovKid wrote:Fit a steering knob (similar to a forklift). Thats what I have on mine and I'll be honest I steer entirely with that now - makes it a breeze to nip in and out of traffic and corners are a doddle. Few pounds at most.

IIRC Knob on the wheel is illegal..... and how can one hand be better than 2 using the "push pull" method...

As said check tyre pressures... also good quality tyres will make a difference..

Post by **jamesc76** » 28 Nov 2008, 14:39

hercules wrote:
Titus A Duxass wrote:
about anywere form £600 to £800 but LHD much cheper

LHD is not much cheaper.
well it be much cheaper RHD they more about, if u hunt about and wait u get a rack chep,look over garmany

think he is best to put that its about the same he live's in Germany!!

Post by **hercules** » 28 Nov 2008, 14:53

jamesc76 wrote:
hercules wrote:
Titus A Duxass wrote:
LHD is not much cheaper.
well it be much cheaper RHD they more about, if u hunt about and wait u get a rack chep,look over garmany

think he is best to put that its about the same he live's in Germany!!

so your right well the got more van i thought would been cheper

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 29 Nov 2008, 07:46

hercules wrote:
jamesc76 wrote:
hercules wrote: well it be much cheaper RHD they more about, if u hunt about and wait u get a rack chep,look over garmany :wink:

think he is best to put that its about the same he live's in Germany!!

:lol: so your right well the got more van i thought would been cheper :wink:

This is a very popular update and the ebay prices reflect that.

You are looking at about 600 euro for the major items if you can find them all.

Post by **hercules** » 29 Nov 2008, 17:02

Titus A Duxass wrote:
hercules wrote:
jamesc76 wrote:
think he is best to put that its about the same he live's in Germany!!

so your right well the got more van i thought would been cheper

This is a very popular update and the ebay prices reflect that.

You are looking at about 600 euro for the major items if you can find them all.

well iv just fished mine off today and seem to feel good

Post by **el sketcho** » 29 Nov 2008, 17:35

I'm sure I remember some one a while back talking about fitting a electric power steering thingy

from a Vauxhall corsa?

Post by **hercules** » 29 Nov 2008, 17:42

el sketcho wrote:I'm sure I remember some one a while back talking about fitting a electric power steering thingy from a Vauxhall corsa?

iv lookin to all the way you can do it you be better of doing the right way

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 29 Nov 2008, 18:07

ihumphrey wrote:Got a 89' 1.9 Watercooled... Lovely bus! Missus is complaining that the steering is too stiff! Thinking about fitting power steering to the camper... Can this be done? If so, which power steering rack is suitable? Cheers

Tell your wife to drive it more ........they turn round on a sixpence (I hope I haven't made that statement up)

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