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Dennis
Cabin : Exec 033
Location : Manorbier Pembrokeshire
Posts : 1176
Join date : 2010-08-08
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:52 am | |
| Was given an epas of a Corsa about two years ago was going to fit it, but after several conversations about safety etc decided to leave it. Definitely have to strengthen steering box and mounts due to turning wheels when van stationery. | |
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TimV
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Cabin : Flight 001
Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K.
Posts : 14343
Join date : 2009-09-27
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:18 am | |
| I'd certainly like to know more about the integration and testing of this kit specifically on a Kombi. If anyone learns anything further please let us know. ________________________________________________________________________________ Max SportsKombi - The Bay Racer 
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Gina Tonic
Cabin : Exec 020
Location : Warboys Cambs
Posts : 175
Join date : 2012-07-30
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:56 am | |
| I'm reading this thread with interest as we have been told we need a new steering box. My own silly fault as I misjudged a turning and hit the corner of kerb, BIG jolt and steering wheel showing the VW logo sideways. So, what to do? Upgrade to PAS but guess still needing a new steering box or change to rack and pinion now at the same time. I don't want to spend money on mechanical things I don't understand, I would like new curtains and cab mats, lol!  | |
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dazdub
Cabin : Exec 012
Location : wales
Posts : 3118
Join date : 2009-10-16
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:11 am | |
| - Gina Tonic wrote:
- I'm reading this thread with interest as we have been told we need a new steering box. My own silly fault as I misjudged a turning and hit the corner of kerb, BIG jolt and steering wheel showing the VW logo sideways.
So, what to do? Upgrade to PAS but guess still needing a new steering box or change to rack and pinion now at the same time. I don't want to spend money on mechanical things I don't understand, I would like new curtains and cab mats, lol! have you got any play in steering now if not you could have just bent steering arm and put tracking out | |
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Gina Tonic
Cabin : Exec 020
Location : Warboys Cambs
Posts : 175
Join date : 2012-07-30
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:16 am | |
| Thanks for quick reply Dazdub. There is a lot of play in steering and turning one way different from the other. The mechanic said that he hoped it was tracking but it seems to be damage to the box itself.
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dazdub
Cabin : Exec 012
Location : wales
Posts : 3118
Join date : 2009-10-16
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:18 am | |
| - Gina Tonic wrote:
- Thanks for quick reply Dazdub. There is a lot of play in steering and turning one way different from the other. The mechanic said that he hoped it was tracking but it seems to be damage to the box itself.
sounds like steering box is shot  | |
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Gina Tonic
Cabin : Exec 020
Location : Warboys Cambs
Posts : 175
Join date : 2012-07-30
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:23 am | |
| Yes. And no half term break tomorrow. Waiting for quote today on different systems. | |
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Gina Tonic
Cabin : Exec 020
Location : Warboys Cambs
Posts : 175
Join date : 2012-07-30
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:43 pm | |
| Yay, Margot is back in action! I made it down to Litesteer and was confident that Neil would solve my steering woes. He let me know exactly what was wrong (having paid another mechanic £130 for the privilege, grrrr!) and along with Mick got straight to work. Meanwhile Max (my dog) and I were made welcome by the lovely Gabby and sheltered from the pouring rain in her comfortable office along with Fifi and Bruno the equally friendly dogs. Just over 4 hours later the new sytem was in place along with an upgrade to the brakes. All in all a fantastic service and amazing workmanship from the unassuming Neil and Mick. I thought I would have to lose the shelf under the steering but it all fits in snug. Driving home, even in the rain, was a dream. Thoroughly recommended!  Thanks also to Tim V for the PM advice. | |
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TimV
Admin
Cabin : Flight 001
Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K.
Posts : 14343
Join date : 2009-09-27
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:44 pm | |
| You're welcome and I'm glad this has had a happy ending. Now just watch out for those high kerbs ok?! ________________________________________________________________________________ Max SportsKombi - The Bay Racer
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Gina Tonic
Cabin : Exec 020
Location : Warboys Cambs
Posts : 175
Join date : 2012-07-30
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Guest
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| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:43 pm | |
| also speed ramps and sleeping policemen if your van is lowered and you have had the brake adaptor fitted!!!! |
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Gina Tonic
Cabin : Exec 020
Location : Warboys Cambs
Posts : 175
Join date : 2012-07-30
| | Subject: Re: Another Power Steering System Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:20 am | |
| Thanks for the warning lilyvdub.
Are there any advantages for having a lowered kombi, lol!? One for another topic..... | |
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