Date:         Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:35:13 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
Comments: To: Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <39F877FD.696E077B@pugetsound.net>
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The easiest thing to do get a power steering pump setup from a 2.0L Audi
80/90 engine with the code "3A" is it uses the same power steering pump as
the Vanagon and it will be a "plug and play" event.  Other VW pumps will
also work you will just have to get the ends of the PS lines changed to
match.


David Marshall

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Dana Morphew
Sent: October 26, 2000 11:29 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering


I'm getting about ready to install my type RV engine from an '89 Jetta
into my '90 Vanagon.

I have carefully cut off the mount for the power steering fluid
reservoir.  It was right where the rear end of the right engine carrier
will attach.  I want to use the power steering rack the Vanagon came
with but not have a pump providing assist.  The wheels are manageably
turnable without the power assist even when using the original, smaller
diameter, steering wheel and at a standstill.  I'm leaving the supply
and return lines in place though, so I can reengineer a powered setup if
desired.

Will I damage any part of the power steering rack by using it as a
manual system?  Does the power steering fluid provide necessary
lubrication to steering parts in the front end?

Thank you for your advice and comments.

-Dana-