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Old 22-07-2007, 08:01 PM   #1
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Question Power steering question

Does anyone know what's involved in removing the power steering from a TF cortina? Can you just remove it or do you need to change the steering rack to a non power steering unit?
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Old 22-07-2007, 08:35 PM   #2
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youd need to change the rack over

is it broken or are u selling it to someone ?

theyre is loads of non power steering racks out there... its the power steering racks that are hard to find so picking up a standard rack will be very easy.
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Old 22-07-2007, 08:56 PM   #3
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youd need to change the rack over

is it broken or are u selling it to someone ?
Not broken, just not happy with the feel of it. It makes the steering too light IMO, and since It's no advantage to me might as well have 1 less thing the engine is spinning! What would happen if I didn't change the rack over? Might be a silly question but I'm curious as to what the difference is!
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Old 23-07-2007, 12:31 AM   #4
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it would proberly seize on you.

power steering works on fluid been pumped around it via the motor...
if no fluid been pumped.. then no lubrication..

the standard racks have grease inside them to lubricate them..
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Old 23-07-2007, 07:37 PM   #5
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OK! Now I see! Bit more involved than i thought, thanks for your help.
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