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Subject:Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
From:David Marshall
Date:Sun, 15 Mar 1998 10:16:20 -0800

At 23:07 3/14/98 -0500, Bob O'Shaughnessy wrote:
>David Marshall (Vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG) said on the date of 3/14/98 10:31
>PM
>
>>Going over the final needs for my engine swap (Golf Engine) I noticed that
>>I have to do something with the power steering pump.
>>
>>How is the power steering done in a Diesel Vanagon?  Is it the same way as
>>the Golfs?
>
>     David, I'll give you a nice short answer.
>
>     When you finish fabricating your custom bracket, post a picture and
>instructions.

>Bob O'Shaughnessy

Looks like I will be using a power steering pump from a 86 Jetta that is at
the local auto wrecker.  I'm getting the pump, mounting brackets and hoses
for 75 Canuck Bucks so I think (hope) this is the simplest solution.  Rest
assured I will post the results on my site.  I wonder if the 1.6TDs in
Europe have power steering?

PS... The K.E.P. adapter is sitting at the Grey Hound Bus station!  Can't
wait!  :)

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