Power steering convert?
Hey guys. I just bought a vl that does not have power steering. This isnt a massive concern, but im just wondering how difficult the process is of putting in a power steering unit. And do you think its worth it?
I have been told that when you convert it to power steering, you lose all feeling of the road. Is this true?
All opinions welcome.
ps. See my other thread if you wanna help me out with my engine hezitation when accelerating.
VL running lumpy
NEEDS MORE POWER!
losing all feel of the road is just plain BS!!
to convert you will need
powersteer rack, lines, reservoir, pump, engine bracket, belt and maybe the pulley. most of which you can buy at a wreckers but pay special attention to the rack and pump for evident leaks. a new/recon rack will cost you somewhere between $350 - $500.
your manual steering rack will be worth a few hundred dollar to some people, they are a reasonably well sort after item for track and race cars.
Nobody wants to play with me
Yep you should get a decent price for the manual steer setup
Rollin
I will swap you a complete power steering conversion for your manual steer setup. Hows that sound? I have everything there to convert.
Parts included:
powersteer rack
lines
reservoir
Power steering pump with bracket to bolt to the block
belt
pulley
Bottom half of steering shaft (You will need this as the splines are different on the rack end)
Let me know if your interested
NEEDS MORE POWER!
that is a deal and a half,
if you go buy all the part you need you will be paying way more than your rack is worth.
and it appears you are both victorians so not to far to travel. match made in heaven.
Nobody wants to play with me
Your mum's new boyfriend
N'uff said, swap that sh-t!Originally Posted by jatsvl
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The people in this forum actually reply?!?! Im in heaven! Thanks guys.
Rollin
Yeah well I have a few vl's so I got spares and that. I had a manual steer vl and I loved the thing haha it was good as, but the missus didn't like driving it too much as it was fairly heavy to turn with the wheel that I had on it :P
Your mum's new boyfriend
Whether it's relevant or not, 99% of the time someone has something to say hahaha
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NEEDS MORE POWER!
like that and ..................this. Lol.
Nobody wants to play with me
haha. a reply is a reply, ill take whatever i can get :P
Another VL Driver
Sea Dogs Champion!
yeah i never shutup either.. lol
good one Nackerz sounds like a deal...
awww poor cece needs her powersteering
anyone else have a power stering setup they wanna swap or sell?????
Rollin
I may have another one
I'd be interested in a VL manual-for-power steering swap-over as well. I have the manual rack and intermediate shaft still in the car. Along with all the other VL power steering bits and pieces, can you also supply a complete VL battery tray (ie the one with the bracket for the power steering reservoir)?
Rollin
tionaboy has first dibs on my other one. If he doesnt end up buying it, you can buy it.
Fair enough... although I'd prefer a swap if tionaboy is not interested in your other one.
Rollin
Not after another manual one, hence why im selling my second one
Rollin
Well did the conversion for him today, turned out well and I hope he is happy! He wont know himself now hahaha
I have another setup im wanting to sell, so if you need a power steering conversion pm me!
Cheers
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