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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 16:23:07 GMT
just wondering if any one has done a power steering conversion  what did you use etc ... I'm feeling the steering a bit on the heavy side |
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Post by Peter on Dec 8, 2016 0:04:59 GMT
Not many, a few VW owners have gone R & P steering but the easiest way is the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa electric system, from about 50 quid on Ebay.. A power steering rack and an electric pump as used on many newer cars is another, such as on my Mercedes a170 CDi but expensive. With a Ford based RV of course there is always the OEM Ford setup.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 15:38:05 GMT
I would have liked to use something ford but don't really know what power steering rack would fit the Cortina running gear I can get a power steering pump for the ldv engine for around £20 from a local breaker it,s the rack that's the thing |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 16:44:06 GMT
would a capri or a sierra unit fit ??
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 0:35:36 GMT
Not many, a few VW owners have gone R & P steering but the easiest way is the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa electric system, from about 50 quid on Ebay.. A power steering rack and an electric pump as used on many newer cars is another, such as on my Mercedes a170 CDi but expensive. With a Ford based RV of course there is always the OEM Ford setup. peter oem ford ?? will the Granada or sierra units fit ??
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 7:36:34 GMT
There was an original Cortina one, I will try to find my old one, had to take off for clearance. I eyeballed the Sierra one at the time and remember thinking it was not worth the effort. I still probably have that from the axel done doner. Again if I am allowed in the garage will try to get photos. If you are near you are welcome to have a look
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 7:39:09 GMT
There are guides to using the corsa ps system. The advantage is it is electric, so no belts and pumps to fit. I am really interested in this as I have seen the conversion put in to a fiesta mk1, I would love to put one in my jeep and fiesta,
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 12:54:11 GMT
cheers thanks for the info I am in central Scotland so if you are near by I would like to have a wee look at the Cortina rack
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Post by jamman on Dec 11, 2016 15:05:38 GMT
Cortina MK4 and 5 2.3's had factory power steering I believe.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 22:00:42 GMT
Ahh  about as far away as possible  I am in south Devon! . |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 23:37:27 GMT
thanks man I have fitted a slightly larger steering wheel seems a bit easier to steer
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what did you use etc ... I'm feeling the steering a bit on the heavy side 
about as far away as possible 
I am in south Devon!