I came across these...

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=731660&highlight=electric+steering

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=732157&highlight=electric+steering

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=525096

https://www.slaughterhousecustoms.com/product-page/vw-t25-t3-vanagon-power-steering-pas-conversion-kit

On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 11:18 AM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> A few list members had these back in the “old days.” You should be able to
> find posts in the archives if anyone has those. The ones I have seen (in
> photos) fit alongside or in place of the steering shaft. They were barge
> enough in diameter that you couldn’t use the lower plastic housing without
> cutting it up. I never found out if the rig cut into the foot room
> significantly.
>
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 12:45 PM Jon VonOhlsen <jondvo@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Seems to be an option to consider, although the system is entirely
> > inside the van under the dash? As I have a DOKA with manual steering,
> > this looks promising.
> >
> > Jon
> >
> > On 9/28/2021 10:52 AM, Eric Caron wrote:
> > > Interesting,
> > >
> > >          For someone facing purchase of a new PS rack, and possibly a
> > hose kit, and a few other parts this becomes competitive doesn’t it?
> And,
> > just maybe more reliable and even a small horse power return on the
> motor?
> > >
> > > I’m surprised we didn’t talk about this in the past, or maybe I missed
> > it.
> > >
> > > Eric Caron
> > > 85 GL Auto
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> On Sep 28, 2021, at 9:30 AM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I looked it up last night. £584.50 plus shipping. There’s a place in
> > LA… $950.
> > >>
> > >> Search string: electric power steering conversion kit vanagon
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> On Sep 28, 2021, at 5:03 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Easy to find and have been around for a years and years. I think
> there
> > is a General Motors version. But the uk version has been kitted for the
> > Vanagon. The price you quote is pre-Brexit, I don’t know what it would
> take
> > to get one now.
> > >>>
> > >>> Jim
> > >>>
> > >>> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>>
> > >>>> On Sep 27, 2021, at 11:47 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> They come out of Jolly Ole England if I recall correctly.  $700-800
> > for the parts. It is definitely on my list. I think there’s an eBay
> source,
> > but no doubt one can find a ton of info about the electric power steering
> > on the samba.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Jim
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> On Sep 27, 2021, at 12:52 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> > wrote:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> 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
> >
>