Bruce,

There are a few on this list who just removed the PS pump belt , no changing
the rack needed.

What engine are you using?

Robert

1982 Westfalia

----Original Message Follows----
From: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
Reply-To: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 09:09:29 -0500

I know that would be an unusual conversion, but I am interested in REMOVING
the the power steering system from my '87 Vanagon GL. I'm doing a conversion
and there doesn't seem to be a good way to keep the power steering pump.
Soooo, I think I need to convert from power steering to non-power steering.
I have searched the archive and found nothing. According to ETKA it looks
like I would need a non-PS rack, tie rods, and a few other parts.

Has anyone ever done this before? Steering systems aren't one of my areas of
knowledge. Is this conversion a feasible thing to do? Any informed input is
welcome.

Thanks,
Bruce

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Robert
1982 Westfalia 1987 Wolfsburg

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