You should not have any problem if you not only get the rack but also the
coupling rod that goes from the rack to the steering box.  I believe that
that is all you need.  Also note that earlier vans that did not have power
steering had larger steering wheels to give your a little more leverage.  I
have new manual racks (no core) for $295 (original manufacturer) if you
wanted to go with new stuff for the swap.
Just FYI.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: (856)-327-4936
Fax: (856)-327-2242

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of joseph Trussell
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 11:31 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Change Power steering to Manual?

Hi list,

My PS rack went out a few months ago, and I found an '82 in good shape in a
junkyard, and am curious as to whether there are any major differences in
the P.S. rack and the Manual rack?

Are they interchangeable or do I have to change other parts as well?

Thanks, as always, for any assistance y'all can provide.

Joe T.
Denver, CO
'85 GL 'action van'

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