Power Steering

Does anyone know if someone sells a Power Steering kit?

I'm not trying to be smart... but WHY? These cars are exceptionally light in the front end already. My wife, who has trouble opening most doors, can easily drive my pan-based car. I can't imagine why you would want power-steering, not to mention- wanting to add a pump to an already crowded engine compartment, and run a set of hoses to the front of the car from the back. Really. It's not that kind of car.

Im with Stan, But a standard golf rack wouldn't hurt.

The bottom line is no, we have not heard of anyone using power steering on a replica speedster. Can it be done? Probably, but I'm with Stan and Barry...it is just not needed, unless you're running some very, very wide front rubber.

Ron

don't bother, just double clutch.

heres that double clutch talk again. :)

I see your point. I am just asking because my steering wheel has some play or actually the steering wheel slips when I turn right or left. So when you see the steering wheel its fine then it slips and it croked the when I turn the other direction it slips right back. This usualy happen when I back but or steering wihtout much speed. The car runs straight though no matter how the steering wheel. So I am asking becuase if I need to do work maybe this might be an upgrade. Any one know what might be causing this?

Aj: You have a very worn or mal-adjusted steering box. If you're not mechanically inclined, you should find a good VW repair shop and ask them to take a look at it.

What might be happening is that, as you turn the wheel while backing up, the steering gear within the steering box slips a tooth or more on the steering shaft which makes the front wheels turn left and right. Other times, if you're turning the other way, it slips back.

It might be adjustable to fix it, but if it's worn a lot you may need to get it replaced. There is some danger here, since it may decide to REALLY slip when you're motoring along and you'll possibly lose control of your car - not good.

Get it looked at very soon.

Gordon
Thanks for the input I will have it looked at right away.

By the way does anyone know where I can get a new steering box. I believe its a 70-73 VW suspension.

Try:
www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D415%2D061
or
www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=SSX0002&cartid=

Ron

I would almost bet that the junction between the steering column shaft and the steering box has a loose bolt, or worn splines. The fix may be as simple as tightening the bolt.