Thanks Dan…. The parts alone get close to 1200$. Electric is looking more
appealing just from a cost perspective and reduction in labor time. I’d do
it myself the less I’m crawling around under the vanagon the better.

On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 7:58 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> hi,
>
> This is an estimate from my mechanic:
> * "The conversion to Power steering usually runs around $2500-$3000. This
> includes a new pump, rack, tie rods and hoses. I still have a set of good
> used metal lines. We will have to remove the fuel tank and possibly reseal.
> Also an alignment will be needed."*
>
> On Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey Guys,
>>
>> I currently have an 84 westy and I'm kinda feeling like getting some power
>> steering. Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like the
>> downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column in the
>> event
>> of a head on collision, and the plastic shroud around the column has to
>> get
>> sliced and diced to fit everything up in there. I do have the bmw booster
>> not sure if that would have an effect? What's the downside of grabbing a
>> power steering rack and running lines to the usual power steering pump
>> spot
>> in the back? I'm about to install new bushing on the rack anyway and the
>> steering stiffner. I have all new bushings except steering and I'm hoping
>> it gets rid of the vibration in the steering wheel I get at highway
>> speeds.
>> I'd prefer not to slice and dice the plastic covers up front but if
>> electric is better I would. Thanks for your thoughts. tom
>>
>