Hi guys
Just wondering what would i be looking at cost wise if i was to put power steering into my vl has anyone done this them selves if so what did it cost you and what parts was need and if anyone has also got it done by the pro's what did they sting you
i would prob prefer to get it done by pro's as my vl has just been resprayed new motor gear box and diff all wires hidden stuff like that all fresh so i dont think i will have the skills or time to do it but would be handy to know if anyone has done it in there garage and what parts was need etc.
any info on this would be greatful as i had done a search and couldnt find a great deal
cheer's
I did it on my SL when I was about 20. Good job to learn on.
I bought a roller for $400; Executive, so had power steering. Just bolted it on piece by piece. You need the rack, lines, pump, pump bracket, reservoir, fluid and a belt. It's an analogue system, so no wiring. All the VL RB30 crank pulleys are the same.
Just swap the racks, install the pump and bracket, put the belt on and adjust, install the reservoir, connect all the lines, fill with fluid, bleed and test. Then go get a proper inspection and wheel alignment.
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I did it on my SL when I was about 20. Good job to learn on.
I bought a roller for $400; Executive, so had power steering. Just bolted it on piece by piece. You need the rack, lines, pump, pump bracket, reservoir, fluid and a belt. It's an analogue system, so no wiring. All the VL RB30 crank pulleys are the same.
Just swap the racks, install the pump and bracket, put the belt on and adjust, install the reservoir, connect all the lines, fill with fluid, bleed and test. Then go get a proper inspection and wheel alignment.
Bloody sweet thanks mate if it isnt that hard i might be tempted to do it myself i could prob get a roller for couple hundred no worrys
i was looking for new racks over here in sa most places wanted around the 600 mark (new/re-cond) and from wreckers they wanted 120, hope it helps a bit
I ended up buying a secondhand power steering rack off ebay with a recent rebuild for $50, great steal. Anybody know who can install it for me (profesionally) around Melbourne? My mechanic wants $400!
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Originally Posted by Borci88
I ended up buying a secondhand power steering rack off ebay with a recent rebuild for $50, great steal. Anybody know who can install it for me (profesionally) around Melbourne? My mechanic wants $400!
Do you already have power steering?
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you may need the crank pulley too, easy bolt on
Nah, you don't need to worry about that Russ. All RB30 crank pulleys are the same. The adjustment for the power steering belt is also at the pump.
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Originally Posted by 5spdvl
Nah, you don't need to worry about that Russ. All RB30 crank pulleys are the same. The adjustment for the power steering belt is also at the pump.
Nah the power steering pulley bolts on to the front of the balancer so you'd have to make sure you got that as well.
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Originally Posted by Borci88
I ended up buying a secondhand power steering rack off ebay with a recent rebuild for $50, great steal. Anybody know who can install it for me (profesionally) around Melbourne? My mechanic wants $400!
Do it yourself, it's pretty easy and straight forward, plus it's a good learning experience. You'll save all that cash on labour, and you'll feel good about doing it yourself. Maybe someone local can help you, but it will be worth the time and effort to have a crack at it yourself.
Yer i think i will just get a re-co off ebay and go from there i am thinking of fitting it myself so i learn how to do it and so i can save myself some coin
thanks guys
