I didn’t even know such an option existed.  I’m hoping not to need it in the future but If Powersteering becomes a issue in the future I will have to consider the change to manual rack and electric power steering as a real option and likely a nice upgrade.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 

> On Sep 27, 2021, at 12:17 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> No but have thought a lot about it. The options keep increasing number and getting better so ilwill wait. 
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Mon, Sep 27, 2021 at 11:12 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 
>         At a recent gathering, camp out with several VW friends one Vanagon caretaker showed us his power steering.  Interestingly, it was fully electric.  No hoses or pumps .  He had put in a manual rack then added the electric assist.  He loves it. 
> 
> It just made me think.  In the future maybe more of us might go that route.  It frees up horse power, removes some weight, takes away several likely failure points.  Also, would work nicely with a future electric vanagon. 
> 
> So, anyone else out there using electric power steering? 
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto