Date:         Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:29:36 -0400
Reply-To:     Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@NSCC.CA>
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From:         Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@NSCC.CA>
Subject:      Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi Loren

Yes, in 1987 you could buy a Vanagon with manual steering. Here are most of
the parts that are different... (I'm using ETKA as a guide)

Steering wheel.
Power is smaller
Input shaft to the rack from Steering wheel.
Power uses a different input shaft to the rack (shorter) and it is fitted
with a universal joint rather than a rubber disk.
Steering rack.
The power rack is not the same (duh).
Tie rods.
I believe the tie rods are the same (unconfirmed).
Suspension knuckles.
The front suspension knuckles are different between power and non.
Additional items.
Power Steering pump, reservoir, hoses, engine bracket, belt, crank pulley
(?), switch for idle control and wiring.

Iım sure there are parts that I havenıt accounted for. Good luck this is a
big job.

Dave

On 18/12/08 12:28 PM, "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I got this inquiry from an acquaintance:
> My mother owns an '87 Vanagon which she bought new, but elected not to get
> power steering.

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