Power steering

[Mc Tool]

I have a mk111 and am wanting to know a bit about fitting power steering , no problems with the pump but the rack is where I don't know . Does a later v6 crapi rack fit straight in ? , or do you have to modify something to fit , worth the hassle ?

[Terra-Kotta]

I think from memory they fitted a 2.8i rack and modified it I don't think they fitted a 2.8i crossmember.

Haven't you got muscles? Power steering takes 9 bhp to run all the time. And you'd only need it between 0-5 mph.

It's cheaper to join the gym.

Join the gym. Stop being a fairy!

[blitzy]

Ok looked in to this myself.

IF it is a pinto 4 cylinder model then you need a modified cross member
got quoted about £180 from Tickover.
then you can use the 2.8 power steering rack
you'd need the power steering pump and mount for the pinto if I recall correct they come off a mark 3 Granada.

I worked out if I did all the conversion work i'd would set me back 400-500 quid.

Is it worth it? that's is down to you if you are finding it hard to drive without the PAS
then it worth it.

I did decide against this myself however I may have to rethink now.

[Terra-Kotta]

Get down the gym too!

[Andrew 2.8i]

Hi,
Aren't roller top mounts supposed to lighten the steering? A lot cheaper than the PAS conversion.

Andrew.

[Mc Tool]

I do go to the gym ....3 times a week , I have to or I don't get paid . I want to put 15x6 or 7 's , 215-50-15 ......Rover engine, and I broke 9 left ribs ( I broke a lot of other stuff at the same time and the ribs wernt so important so they got left for a month and now Im stuck with the results ) and I want the Mrs to like driving this car too ( she's a petrol head ) but she's five foot fuck all and not into swinging on steering wheels so I promised her Id look into it .........and that's what Im doing .... right

[chris_v888]

hi as ive only ever had 1 1600mk1 all the rest have been 2.8 or 3.0 im not to shaw? i would thing a 2.8 crossmember would fit may have to modify engine mounts as said mk3 granny 2.0 p/s mounts then pipework good luck with it all will look see haw you get on???

[NeilL]

You might want to check out the parts for sale section! 2.8i cross member plus pump for sale!

[chris_v888]

yep ive got them bits for sale ive got the rack but going to have it recond for a spear

[Lee-mk2]

Would you not consider something like a corsa electric set up?

Could be less work and more importantly a lot lighter.

[Matty2148]

Yeah you can use the 2.8 crossmember, it shifts the engine and gearbox forward about 3/4" so you may need to adjust your gearbox mounts, the 2l engine mounts are stll needed and they will fit on the 2.8 crossmember, the 2.8 pump will work, but, you`ll need to get a sierra/granada pinto powersteering pump bracket and tensioner, or make one yourself. Ive done the job myself so know its no biggy.