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Subject:Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:04:59 -0800

AFAIK the steering connectors are the same for both vans.  If somebody knows
different I'm sure they'll speak up.

I'm using the larger diameter early (non PS) steering wheel in Dixie. The
steering effort is greater than my '84 but not by much.  My wife drives the
van without complaint.   :)

On Feb 19, 2008 9:34 AM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:

> Going with disconnecting PS Pump and large diameter steering wheel sounds
> like the way to go. A few of questions, though :
>
>  Is the U-Joint connecting the steering shaft to PS rack made to handle
> the
> greater forces now demanded of it?
>  Any considerations for a Syncro?
>  What steering wheel is available for this application?
>
> Thanks,
> Miguel
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
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