At 23:07 3/14/98 -0500, Bob O'Shaughnessy wrote: >David Marshall (Vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG) said on the date of 3/14/98 10:31 >PM > >>Going over the final needs for my engine swap (Golf Engine) I noticed that >>I have to do something with the power steering pump. >> >>How is the power steering done in a Diesel Vanagon? Is it the same way as >>the Golfs? > > David, I'll give you a nice short answer. > > When you finish fabricating your custom bracket, post a picture and >instructions. >Bob O'Shaughnessy Looks like I will be using a power steering pump from a 86 Jetta that is at the local auto wrecker. I'm getting the pump, mounting brackets and hoses for 75 Canuck Bucks so I think (hope) this is the simplest solution. Rest assured I will post the results on my site. I wonder if the 1.6TDs in Europe have power steering? PS... The K.E.P. adapter is sitting at the Grey Hound Bus station! Can't wait! :)
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