mk 2 power steering

[stretch]

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.

 

[Veedubgt18v]

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

[Dizzie]

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

[golfmk2boy]

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?

[bustersballs]

oh yes!

[Judderi]

Much easier!

[Agreeable Slick]

Takes all the feeling away from the road though.

[rubjonny]

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.

[Agreeable Slick]

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.

[rubjonny]

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.