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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: stretch on 09 July 2006, 22:58

Title: mk 2 power steering
Post by: stretch on 09 July 2006, 22:58

Hi all, i am new to all this and am looking for some help. I just bought a mk 2 with no power steering but its too hard for my girl friend. is it possible to fit it and at what cost.

thanks in advice.

 :drool:

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 09 July 2006, 23:11

yes it is u need all the power steering bits off a p/s model. if ur handy then u can do it yourself if not then a garage will prob charge a few hours labour for it. expect to pay £80+ for all the parts i reckon

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: Dizzie on 09 July 2006, 23:58

PAS rack, pipes, PAS pump and resivior. simple swap and bolt on the pump :)

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: golfmk2boy on 10 July 2006, 17:30

Hi,

I am taking my engine out this week and was thinking about converting mine to power steering.....

I guess it would be far easier to convert with engine out?

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: bustersballs on 10 July 2006, 17:48

oh yes!

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: Judderi on 11 July 2006, 15:09

Much easier!

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 11 July 2006, 17:00

Takes all the feeling away from the road though.

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: rubjonny on 11 July 2006, 17:23

Complete list of bits you need:
Waterpump pulley
PAS crank pulley
PAS + Alternator belts
Rack
Pipes
Reservoir
Rack -> column UJ
UJ boot & rubber sealing ring
1x pas rack rubber mount
Bracket off inner wing (stops the PAS pipes rubbing on the brake pipe there)
Bracket from bottom of engine (stops the pipe dropping down onto the road at the front)
2 litres of Dexron II ATF fluid

Slick: I disagree, my 16v pas rack feels almost exactly the same as my non-pas rack at speed, but a hell of a lot nicer when parking!  I've heard the 16v PAS racks are quicker, which may have something to do with it.

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 11 July 2006, 17:49

nah personally i like to feel the road, when at speed, i feel that the pas has taken all of that feeling away. Don't get me wrong it's great for parking, but country lanes and the like = bad.

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: rubjonny on 11 July 2006, 18:55

I still have plenty of feel thru my setup, cant say I've noticed any less since the upgrade!
Perhaps its because mine is a refurbed rack, UJ new rod ends & ball joints etc.

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: Judderi on 12 July 2006, 08:20

I get plenty of feeling also. PS does make turning easier but id hardly say its light. Its not like the punto's and their girly button anyway. Each to their own i suppose.

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: rubjonny on 12 July 2006, 08:42

Yup same, when driving along it seems heavier than when you stop! :grin:

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: Judderi on 13 July 2006, 11:42

I still have plenty of feeling also. Lets face it the PS doesent exactly make it light. i.e its not like the girly button in fiat puntos.

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: stan_deezy on 13 July 2006, 13:42

Interesting comment about the 16v rack being quicker which leads me to ask the obvious question............................it should be possible to swap the 16v rack into an 8v set-up wouldn't it? Have a missed something obvious, as usual  :laugh:

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: Judderi on 13 July 2006, 13:49

As long as the pipes still connect and physically its the same shape and size.

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: stan_deezy on 13 July 2006, 14:18

Cheers for that, I guess that's a project for the cold winter nights when the engine transplant comes up..............if the new project doesn't take over from the GTi....................a Fiat Coupe 20v, same as the Golf really just a few more valves  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: mk 2 power steering
Post by: rubjonny on 13 July 2006, 14:56

yep it is, 8v & 16v racks are physically the same shape & size.

I'm not sure if the quicker rack statement is true or not, one of those things that gets passed arround word of mouth, but isn't really backed up.  ETKA is no help as most of the part numbers are discontinued!