Date:         Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:39:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Thanks Dennis…. Decisions decisions

On Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 7:01 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Unless the crossover tube is broken the grommets on top of the tank can be
> replaced without dropping it. Using the hose kit, the hoses get passed over
> the center of the tank so they get installed without removing the tank.
> That saves about 3 hours. Pays for the hose set. I tend t work a bit slow
> and I like to add some supports for the hoses. Typically take me about 6
> hours for the PS conversion.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Tom C
> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 10:57 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
>
> Thanks Dan…. The parts alone get close to 1200$. Electric is looking more
> appealing just from a cost perspective and reduction in labor time. I’d do
> it myself the less I’m crawling around under the vanagon the better.
>
> On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 7:58 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > hi,
> >
> > This is an estimate from my mechanic:
> > * "The conversion to Power steering usually runs around $2500-$3000.
> > This includes a new pump, rack, tie rods and hoses. I still have a set
> > of good used metal lines. We will have to remove the fuel tank and
> possibly reseal.
> > Also an alignment will be needed."*
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hey Guys,
> >>
> >> I currently have an 84 westy and I'm kinda feeling like getting some
> >> power steering. Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems
> >> like the downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering
> >> column in the event of a head on collision, and the plastic shroud
> >> around the column has to get sliced and diced to fit everything up in
> >> there. I do have the bmw booster not sure if that would have an
> >> effect? What's the downside of grabbing a power steering rack and
> >> running lines to the usual power steering pump spot in the back? I'm
> >> about to install new bushing on the rack anyway and the steering
> >> stiffner. I have all new bushings except steering and I'm hoping it
> >> gets rid of the vibration in the steering wheel I get at highway
> >> speeds.
> >> I'd prefer not to slice and dice the plastic covers up front but if
> >> electric is better I would. Thanks for your thoughts. tom
> >>
> >
>