I'm trying to mount up my power steering pump, from what I can tell I need a spacer between the pump and pulley, but I cant figure out if the bracket or the pulley itself is different. Anyone have experience with this?
I can tell you from experience its a bit of a PITA trying to get the PS pump + bracket on. If there was an easier way I would love to know for next time.. (assuming there is going to be a next time :lol:)
Are you swapping PS pumps with a gasser?
imo power steering is extremely unnecessary for mk1 and mk2 cars, unless ur handicapped or something
imo power steering is extremely unnecessary for mk1 and mk2 cars, unless ur handicapped or something
true that. I hate PS. just another way to rob HP from an already low hp engine!
imo power steering is extremely unnecessary for mk1 and mk2 cars, unless ur handicapped or something
No, just lazy, and I do a lot of paralell parking in tight spaces. I've actually not had power steering on this car since I got it (pump was no good), and I think it sucks. Besides power steering only robs power when you're actually turning.
I used a P/S pump from a gas model, stole the bracket too. I have noticed my pulley is slightly out of line, barely noticable other than the fact it chews up belts.
Actually thanks for the reply. I wasnt sure if I could use the gasser's brackets. There IS however a spacer that's supposed to go inbetween the pump and the pulley for the diesel, and that's probably why yours is a little out of alignment.
imo power steering is extremely unnecessary for mk1 and mk2 cars, unless ur handicapped or something
No, just lazy, and I do a lot of paralell parking in tight spaces. I've actually not had power steering on this car since I got it (pump was no good), and I think it sucks. Besides power steering only robs power when you're actually turning.
the ps pump is like a hydraulic pump. It will build to a certain pressure and once that pressure is realized, a valve opens so that the pressure doesnt go any higher. It does rob hp even when not turning, even if only a very very small amount. (also hurts the revvability)
Reason I say this is because I have experience with both. PS is nice, but I would prefer not to have it. Just another thing to break right? :lol:
(i had a high pres p/s line break on an audi 5k... 400 dollar dealer hose. luckily i found one at the wreckers!)
Try paralell parking on some of these tiny NYC streets into a spot about 3 inches larger than your car
. Its like this, move 3 inches, turn wheel full lock, move another 3 inches in the other direction, turn wheel full lock again, repeat...