Date:         Fri, 5 May 2006 10:33:01 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power steering
Comments: To: Niall Mac Caughey <nmacc@yahoo.com>
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On 5/5/06, Niall Mac Caughey <nmacc@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Many thanks to Andrew, Mike and especially Ben for his most detailed
> reply.
>
> You're right Ben, I'm in Ireland.  In general European Vanagons tend to
> have more basic specification than US ones, with the possible exception of
> Germany, where more folks specify the option packs.  Here on the outer rim
> of Europe they were almost never sold fully loaded and power steering,
> windows, mirrors, and even metallic paint tended to be rare.  I have never
> seen a "native" Irish vanagon with power windows, mirrors or air
> conditioning.
>
> As a matter of interest, what would you guys regard as fair value for a
> used set of PS parts on eBay?  This "kit" was bought from Germany into the
> UK by the current owner (suits me, my van is LHD and also from Germany) and
> he never got around to fitting it.  He has 100% good feedback but, while I'm
> sure he's truthful, no-one knows the true condition of the parts until
> they're under pressure.
>
> The auction has ended and I was the highest bidder at about US$370 but the
> reserve was not reached.  Given that the carriage will be at least another
> $60, am I in the ballpark on this one?


Niall,

You can get the PS rack between $50-$150 used on ebay in the US, The pump
and brackets for the engine about $50.Reservoir about $10-$15. Shipping is
probably about $80-$100. Like anywhere else, you can get the lucky and get
complete systems for $50. Since you have a LHD, US ebay can be a good
resource for you.

Rebuild kits for PS racks are about $50-$65.

BenT