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X · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 2

Hi guys. ... I've got an '89 L300 Star Wagon with manual steering and I want to retro fit powersteering. I'm assuming if I just buy all the right parts form the wreckers that they'll just bolt on, but I"m worried there might be some fundamental differences between the power and manual steering vans that will make this difficult?

Assuming it's achievable ....

Is it a difficult task?
Would I need special tools?
How much time is it likely to take?
Special tools required?

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PinkPig · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 13:12 Post subject:

You will need the whole steering rack as the powered one probably have different gear ratio (turns lock to lock). Other than that you should be fine - make sure your vehicle has the pulley to run the pump off the engine too and get any related pipe brackets too.
The fluid resevoir lives under access cover beneath the drivers seat.
Make sure all the pipe unions are done up tight - you may need new washers for them, it runs at quite high pressure.
Changed a Pug505 system once and it only took an afternoon.
To bleed the air out run the engine and turn lock to lock a few times then top up the fluid.
There really isn't much to it - rack, pump, resevoir, pipes, pulley and belt.
Good Luck!!
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X · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 2

Thanks for the help. Assuming I can get the parts cheap enough I think I'll give it a go!

I didn't mention earlier that my Star Wagon is 4WD. Now I'm thinking that may make a differnce.... Is the power steering the same for both 2WD & 4WD models? I imagine things like the "gearing" of the rack may be different. I'm also wondering if I need to get it off a comparable year van .

So does anyone ill I need to get the parts off a 4WD van?

& were there any changes during the life cycle that would mean I need to get the parts from particular years or avoid particular years (my Van is an '89)

PinkPig · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:54 Post subject:

If all the parts are from the same van you should be okay.
Measure the length of rack and arms to make sure they are the same length and same fitting.

You can also do the job in two stages-
1. Fit all the hydraulics/pipes/pumps/resevior etc (leaving your rack in place)
2. then fit the rack last (6 bolts?) - if it doesn't work for some reason you can just throw the old rack back on so you can still use the vehicle while you scratch your head!
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1988 Delica L300 Star Wagon 2.5TD 5sp Manual.
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A never ending camper/restoration project
Project 1 - Pop-top camper conversion 2011-2015
Project 2 - Campervan the sequel - 2016 restoration, welding, respray, new interior, vertical pop...

jo0lz · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 908 Location: Wirral

Know a bloke breaking a 1991 L300 4x4 Delica down in Bournemouth
He will probably sell you the bitz you need
email ***Mnsnmke<AT>aol.com** (substitute the <AT> obviously)
Bought stuff from him via e8ay
his e8ay user id being 'kel120_1'
Tell him Jo0lz from Oxfordshire put you on to him
Best of luck
Jo0lz