Author Topic: Converting to manual steering - any tips? (Read 6460 times)

rallydiesel · « **on:** March 02, 2008, 01:34:06 pm »

I am looking at getting a manual steering rack for the Mk2. Is this a simple swap in or do I need other stuff as well.

upchuck · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2008, 07:31:49 pm »

simple... except for getting stuff out of the way to unbolt the ps and bolt on the manual rack. get an alignment check when you are done, and don't forget to get the u-joint for the manual rack off of the donor car as the ps u-joint is shorter.

rallydiesel · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2008, 08:31:21 pm »

So I will need the complete u-joints and shaft assembly?

burn_your_money · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2008, 04:51:39 am »

You won't need the steering column assembly, just the u-joints that attach from the steering column to the steering rack AFAIK

Infinitrium · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2008, 07:46:55 am »

Manual steering on the cheap, just cut your power steering belt!

rallydiesel · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2008, 07:49:09 am »

No thanks, I want to have the manual steering gearing and am willing to pay for it.

upchuck · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2008, 10:14:05 am »

manual steering is nice... grab the dustboot boot on the u-joint too, it's also a diff size. the dealer wants a pretty coin for a replacement of a simple chunk of rubber imho - why i epoxy repaired a rip on mine :wink:

rallydiesel · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2008, 10:38:24 am »

Looks like I managed to snag a manual u joint and boot. First step in my plan to ditch power steering, cruise control, and a/c :twisted: . Back to basics baby!