Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

1
Hi Bruce,
My Trakka has no power steering, but the other two have. Make hard work of tight turn and not as pleasant to drive. Had been looking at the electric power steering upgrade that hotrods use. They fit in the steering column shaft, not sure how much room it would take up but worth a look. Might save replacement of the steering rack and running power steering lines and fitting a pump. Just a thought.

Cheers,
Michael Roberts

Sent from my HTC One XL on the Telstra 4G network


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From: "bruce.morphett" <bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au>
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013 10:20 PM


Hi,
Has anyone on the forum got or driven a syncro without power steering? What's it like? I drove many vehicles without PS, cars & 4WD's in my younger life. Not something I'd return to willingly.

and... Has anyone on the forum converted manual to power steering?
Looks like a fairly big job looking in Bentley.

Bruce.
Adelaide.

2
Michael,

There is or was a power steering conversion for Type 25's in one of my old VW magazines which came as a kit.

Not sure how effective it was or how well it fitted but I assume they had thought about it somewhat.

I will have a look through a few old copies to see what I can find but it was a UK based company.

Cheers,

Skot

On 15/02/2013 9:47 AM, type500@yahoo.com wrote:

Hi Bruce,
My Trakka has no power steering, but the other two have. Make hard work of tight turn and not as pleasant to drive. Had been looking at the electric power steering upgrade that hotrods use. They fit in the steering column shaft, not sure how much room it would take up but worth a look. Might save replacement of the steering rack and running power steering lines and fitting a pump. Just a thought.

Cheers,
Michael Roberts

Sent from my HTC One XL on the Telstra 4G network


----- Reply message -----
From: "bruce.morphett" <bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au>
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013 10:20 PM


Hi,
Has anyone on the forum got or driven a syncro without power steering? What's it like? I drove many vehicles without PS, cars & 4WD's in my younger life. Not something I'd return to willingly.

and... Has anyone on the forum converted manual to power steering?
Looks like a fairly big job looking in Bentley.

Bruce.
Adelaide.


3
I have converted a manual steering 2WD T3 van to PS using all stock T3 PS parts.
Just nut and bolt work basically.
Not a big deal even.....just a fair amount of real work.

scott
www.turbovans.com
On 2/14/2013 3:21 PM, Mr Scott Pitcher wrote:

Michael,

There is or was a power steering conversion for Type 25's in one of my old VW magazines which came as a kit.

Not sure how effective it was or how well it fitted but I assume they had thought about it somewhat.

I will have a look through a few old copies to see what I can find but it was a UK based company.

Cheers,

Skot

On 15/02/2013 9:47 AM, type500@yahoo.com wrote:

Hi Bruce,
My Trakka has no power steering, but the other two have. Make hard work of tight turn and not as pleasant to drive. Had been looking at the electric power steering upgrade that hotrods use. They fit in the steering column shaft, not sure how much room it would take up but worth a look. Might save replacement of the steering rack and running power steering lines and fitting a pump. Just a thought.

Cheers,
Michael Roberts

Sent from my HTC One XL on the Telstra 4G network


----- Reply message -----
From: "bruce.morphett" <bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au>
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013 10:20 PM


Hi,
Has anyone on the forum got or driven a syncro without power steering? What's it like? I drove many vehicles without PS, cars & 4WD's in my younger life. Not something I'd return to willingly.

and... Has anyone on the forum converted manual to power steering?
Looks like a fairly big job looking in Bentley.

Bruce.
Adelaide.



4

Michael,

It makes sense to use standard VW parts.  They fit without modification – made for the job, in fact.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: 15 February 2013 11:08
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Mr Scott Pitcher
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

 

I have converted a manual steering 2WD T3 van to PS using all stock T3 PS parts.
Just nut and bolt work basically.
Not a big deal even.....just a fair amount of real work.

scott
www.turbovans.com

5
Although not easy to source.

Phill



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RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering


Michael,

It makes sense to use standard VW parts. They fit without modification – made for the job, in fact.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans
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Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

I have converted a manual steering 2WD T3 van to PS using all stock T3 PS parts.
Just nut and bolt work basically.
Not a big deal even.....just a fair amount of real work.

scott
www.turbovans.com

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Luke Pell is wrecking an ex-telstra syncro and they all were fitted with power steering.

May be worth asking to get the genuine parts you would need.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=100857

Skot


On 15/02/2013 3:32 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:

Although not easy to source.

Phill



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RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering


Michael,

It makes sense to use standard VW parts. They fit without modification – made for the job, in fact.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: 15 February 2013 11:08
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Mr Scott Pitcher
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

I have converted a manual steering 2WD T3 van to PS using all stock T3 PS parts.
Just nut and bolt work basically.
Not a big deal even.....just a fair amount of real work.

scott
www.turbovans.com

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Probably cheaper to buy another syncro.



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Subject:
Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering


Luke Pell is wrecking an ex-telstra syncro and they all were fitted with power steering.

May be worth asking to get the genuine parts you would need.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=100857

Skot


On 15/02/2013 3:32 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:

Although not easy to source.

Phill



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Michael,

It makes sense to use standard VW parts. They fit without modification – made for the job, in fact.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: 15 February 2013 11:08
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Mr Scott Pitcher
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

I have converted a manual steering 2WD T3 van to PS using all stock T3 PS parts.
Just nut and bolt work basically.
Not a big deal even.....just a fair amount of real work.

scott
www.turbovans.com

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Have fitted a electric power steering unit to my syncro sourced from the UK .Works well and easy to fit .Under $800 delivered .You lose the collapsable part of your column as its replaced with a uni joint but i figure if its that bad a prang your in trouble any way .No pump or fluid lines or extra belt & pulley to worry about .If it fails your back to standard steering .

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From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@turbovans.com>
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
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Received: Friday, 15 February, 2013, 12:08 AM



I have converted a manual steering 2WD T3 van to PS using all stock T3 PS parts.
Just nut and bolt work basically.
Not a big deal even.....just a fair amount of real work.

scott
www.turbovans.com
On 2/14/2013 3:21 PM, Mr Scott Pitcher wrote:
 
Michael,

There is or was a power steering conversion for Type 25's in one of my old VW magazines which came as a kit.

Not sure how effective it was or how well it fitted but I assume they had thought about it somewhat.

I will have a look through a few old copies to see what I can find but it was a UK based company.

Cheers,

Skot

On 15/02/2013 9:47 AM, type500@yahoo.com wrote:
 
Hi Bruce,
My Trakka has no power steering, but the other two have. Make hard work of tight turn and not as pleasant to drive. Had been looking at the electric power steering upgrade that hotrods use. They fit in the steering column shaft, not sure how much room it would take up but worth a look. Might save replacement of the steering rack and running power steering lines and fitting a pump. Just a thought.

Cheers,
Michael Roberts

Sent from my HTC One XL on the Telstra 4G network


----- Reply message -----
From: "bruce.morphett" <bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au>
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013 10:20 PM


Hi,
Has anyone on the forum got or driven a syncro without power steering? What's it like? I drove many vehicles without PS, cars & 4WD's in my younger life. Not something I'd return to willingly.

and... Has anyone on the forum converted manual to power steering?
Looks like a fairly big job looking in Bentley.

Bruce.
Adelaide.





9
Hi Nic,
Perhaps a link please to the UK supplier and/or suppliers fitting instructions may be of interest to some members? TIA.

I recall back in about 2006-7 soon after I bought my Trakka, had a quote of $900 from a wrecker who claimed it was a "complete" kit. I had no idea as to the veracity of that claim, nor who or how to fit it and at what additional cost.
In the end I chose not to bother. Means one less hassle to do, one less system to fail, one less belt to squeal and gives the driver the occasional pretty useful upper torso workout at very slow speeds. The rest of the time, manual steering is just fine as is, perhaps with one exception ... negotiating off-road diagonal ruts when the steering may want to follow the rut instead.

Cheers.
Ken




To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: vw_nick61@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:26:26 -0800
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

 
Have fitted a electric power steering unit to my syncro sourced from the UK .Works well and easy to fit .Under $800 delivered .You lose the collapsable part of your column as its replaced with a uni joint but i figure if its that bad a prang your in trouble any way .No pump or fluid lines or extra belt & pulley to worry about .If it fails your back to standard steering .

--- On Fri, 15/2/13, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@turbovans.com>
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@bigpond.com>
Received: Friday, 15 February, 2013, 12:08 AM



I have converted a manual steering 2WD T3 van to PS using all stock T3 PS parts.
Just nut and bolt work basically.
Not a big deal even.....just a fair amount of real work.

scott
www.turbovans.com
On 2/14/2013 3:21 PM, Mr Scott Pitcher wrote:
 
Michael,

There is or was a power steering conversion for Type 25's in one of my old VW magazines which came as a kit.

Not sure how effective it was or how well it fitted but I assume they had thought about it somewhat.

I will have a look through a few old copies to see what I can find but it was a UK based company.

Cheers,

Skot

On 15/02/2013 9:47 AM, type500@yahoo.com wrote:
 
Hi Bruce,
My Trakka has no power steering, but the other two have. Make hard work of tight turn and not as pleasant to drive. Had been looking at the electric power steering upgrade that hotrods use. They fit in the steering column shaft, not sure how much room it would take up but worth a look. Might save replacement of the steering rack and running power steering lines and fitting a pump. Just a thought.

Cheers,
Michael Roberts

Sent from my HTC One XL on the Telstra 4G network


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From: "bruce.morphett" <bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au>
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013 10:20 PM


Hi,
Has anyone on the forum got or driven a syncro without power steering? What's it like? I drove many vehicles without PS, cars & 4WD's in my younger life. Not something I'd return to willingly.

and... Has anyone on the forum converted manual to power steering?
Looks like a fairly big job looking in Bentley.

Bruce.
Adelaide.






10
the bal park cost to pay someone to do this PS conversion ..
using all good used parts ....
$ 2,000US chould cover it I'd think. Surely not over 2,500 ..that might even allow for a rebuilt steering rack to be installed.
OK, OK ...not over $ 2,995 . That's using the existing front suspension uprights or hubs .
In 2WD they are slightly different between non-PS and PS , but not enough to matter I don't think.
I would expect the same for a syncro.


On 2/14/2013 9:47 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:

Probably cheaper to buy another syncro.



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Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering


Luke Pell is wrecking an ex-telstra syncro and they all were fitted with power steering.

May be worth asking to get the genuine parts you would need.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=100857

Skot


On 15/02/2013 3:32 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:

Although not easy to source.

Phill



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RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering


Michael,

It makes sense to use standard VW parts. They fit without modification – made for the job, in fact.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: 15 February 2013 11:08
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Mr Scott Pitcher
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

I have converted a manual steering 2WD T3 van to PS using all stock T3 PS parts.
Just nut and bolt work basically.
Not a big deal even.....just a fair amount of real work.

scott
www.turbovans.com

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11
My Dad paid $1200 for the whole conversion done by Mackellar Service Centre about 7 years ago. That included all the parts from a wrecked van and fitting.

Worked very well and other than the original oversized steering wheel - the fact the syncro was not originally equipped with power steering was not noticeable.

Skot

On 16/02/2013 8:40 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:

the bal park cost to pay someone to do this PS conversion ..
using all good used parts ....
$ 2,000US chould cover it I'd think. Surely not over 2,500 ..that might even allow for a rebuilt steering rack to be installed.
OK, OK ...not over $ 2,995 . That's using the existing front suspension uprights or hubs .
In 2WD they are slightly different between non-PS and PS , but not enough to matter I don't think.
I would expect the same for a syncro.


On 2/14/2013 9:47 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:

Probably cheaper to buy another syncro.



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Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering


Luke Pell is wrecking an ex-telstra syncro and they all were fitted with power steering.

May be worth asking to get the genuine parts you would need.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=100857

Skot


On 15/02/2013 3:32 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:

Although not easy to source.

Phill



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Michael,

It makes sense to use standard VW parts. They fit without modification – made for the job, in fact.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: 15 February 2013 11:08
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Mr Scott Pitcher
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

I have converted a manual steering 2WD T3 van to PS using all stock T3 PS parts.
Just nut and bolt work basically.
Not a big deal even.....just a fair amount of real work.

scott
www.turbovans.com

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Ken
This could be the one Nic is talking about. http://www.ultimate-engineering.co.uk/powersteering.html

Bruce CQ

On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi Nic,
Perhaps a link please to the UK supplier and/or suppliers fitting instructions may be of interest to some members? TIA.

I recall back in about 2006-7 soon after I bought my Trakka, had a quote of $900 from a wrecker who claimed it was a "complete" kit. I had no idea as to the veracity of that claim, nor who or how to fit it and at what additional cost.
In the end I chose not to bother. Means one less hassle to do, one less system to fail, one less belt to squeal and gives the driver the occasional pretty useful upper torso workout at very slow speeds. The rest of the time, manual steering is just fine as is, perhaps with one exception ... negotiating off-road diagonal ruts when the steering may want to follow the rut instead.

Cheers.
Ken




To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: vw_nick61@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:26:26 -0800

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering




13
Good spotting Bruce.

Thats the one I saw.

Cheers,

Skot

On 16/02/2013 11:46 AM, Alison & Bruce Black wrote:

Ken
This could be the one Nic is talking about. http://www.ultimate-engineering.co.uk/powersteering.html

Bruce CQ

On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi Nic,
Perhaps a link please to the UK supplier and/or suppliers fitting instructions may be of interest to some members? TIA.

I recall back in about 2006-7 soon after I bought my Trakka, had a quote of $900 from a wrecker who claimed it was a "complete" kit. I had no idea as to the veracity of that claim, nor who or how to fit it and at what additional cost.
In the end I chose not to bother. Means one less hassle to do, one less system to fail, one less belt to squeal and gives the driver the occasional pretty useful upper torso workout at very slow speeds. The rest of the time, manual steering is just fine as is, perhaps with one exception ... negotiating off-road diagonal ruts when the steering may want to follow the rut instead.

Cheers.
Ken



To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: vw_nick61@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:26:26 -0800

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering



14
Hi Bruce,
Thanks for that. Interesting but not a lot of detail to go on though. A leap of faith?
Cheers.
Ken


To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: blackba3@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:46:55 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

 
Ken
       This could be the one Nic is talking about.   http://www.ultimate-engineering.co.uk/powersteering.html

Bruce CQ


On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:
 

Hi Nic,
Perhaps a link please to the UK supplier and/or suppliers fitting instructions may be of interest to some members? TIA.

I recall back in about 2006-7 soon after I bought my Trakka, had a quote of $900 from a wrecker who claimed it was a "complete" kit. I had no idea as to the veracity of that claim, nor who or how to fit it and at what additional cost.
In the end I chose not to bother. Means one less hassle to do, one less system to fail, one less belt to squeal and gives the driver the occasional pretty useful upper torso workout at very slow speeds. The rest of the time, manual steering is just fine as is, perhaps with one exception ... negotiating off-road diagonal ruts when the steering may want to follow the rut instead.

Cheers.
Ken




To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: vw_nick61@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:26:26 -0800

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering

 




15
That's the one I've seen too. Looked simple enough in the working demo I played with.

Cheers,
Michael Roberts

Sent from my HTC One XL on the Telstra 4G network


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To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
Date: Sat, Feb 16, 2013 11:58 AM


Good spotting Bruce.

Thats the one I saw.

Cheers,

Skot

On 16/02/2013 11:46 AM, Alison & Bruce Black wrote:
>
> Ken
>        This could be the one Nic is talking about.
> http://www.ultimate-engineering.co.uk/powersteering.html
>
> Bruce CQ
>
> On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com
> <mailto:unclekenz@hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     Hi Nic,
>     Perhaps a link please to the UK supplier and/or suppliers fitting
>     instructions may be of interest to some members? TIA.
>
>     I recall back in about 2006-7 soon after I bought my Trakka, had a
>     quote of $900 from a wrecker who claimed it was a "complete" kit.
>     I had no idea as to the veracity of that claim, nor who or how to
>     fit it and at what additional cost.
>     In the end I chose not to bother. Means one less hassle to do, one
>     less system to fail, one less belt to squeal and gives the driver
>     the occasional pretty useful upper torso workout at very slow
>     speeds. The rest of the time, manual steering is just fine as is,
>     perhaps with one exception ... negotiating off-road diagonal ruts
>     when the steering may want to follow the rut instead.
>
>     Cheers.
>     Ken
>
>
>
>
>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>     To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>     <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
>     From: vw_nick61@yahoo.com <mailto:vw_nick61@yahoo.com>
>     Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:26:26 -0800
>
>     Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
>
>
>
>
>

16
Thanks everyone for the feedback, most impressive.
The reason for my question was that I was considering The Syncro for sale by Michael Eichert in Melbourne posted early this month.
$23k & only 85,000 Kms would be very tempting to me if it only had at least PS & rear difflock. It must be one of the bare bones syncros with windows fitted.
After fitting PS, difflock, a/c & maybe a refit inside ala Trakka would make it one expensive Syncro, not to mention Subi engine & transmission upgrade, suspension, wheels & tyres etc. etc.....
Maybe a project for someone with deeper pockets than me.

Thanks all, the search continues. (Yes & there's the "synchro" on Gumtree too.)

Bruce Morphett.
Adelaide.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "type500@yahoo.com" <type500@...> wrote:
>
> That's the one I've seen too. Looked simple enough in the working demo I played with.
>
> Cheers,
> Michael Roberts
>
> Sent from my HTC One XL on the Telstra 4G network
>
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@...>
> To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
> Date: Sat, Feb 16, 2013 11:58 AM
>
>
> Good spotting Bruce.
>
> Thats the one I saw.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
> On 16/02/2013 11:46 AM, Alison & Bruce Black wrote:
> >
> > Ken
> > This could be the one Nic is talking about.
> > http://www.ultimate-engineering.co.uk/powersteering.html
> >
> > Bruce CQ
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@...
> > <mailto:unclekenz@...>> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Nic,
> > Perhaps a link please to the UK supplier and/or suppliers fitting
> > instructions may be of interest to some members? TIA.
> >
> > I recall back in about 2006-7 soon after I bought my Trakka, had a
> > quote of $900 from a wrecker who claimed it was a "complete" kit.
> > I had no idea as to the veracity of that claim, nor who or how to
> > fit it and at what additional cost.
> > In the end I chose not to bother. Means one less hassle to do, one
> > less system to fail, one less belt to squeal and gives the driver
> > the occasional pretty useful upper torso workout at very slow
> > speeds. The rest of the time, manual steering is just fine as is,
> > perhaps with one exception ... negotiating off-road diagonal ruts
> > when the steering may want to follow the rut instead.
> >
> > Cheers.
> > Ken
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
> > From: vw_nick61@... <mailto:vw_nick61@...>
> > Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:26:26 -0800
> >
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Power Steering
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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Fellow syncro nutters,

I have now changed my radiator twice in a year costing me about a grand
in total with some more work to go with the A/C condenser and the fan &
shroud.

The Just Kampers style radiator was barely 35mm thick when it was out
and would be the reason my van started to get hot @ 100km/hr. The engine
ran cool enough at low speeds and in crawling traffic on a hot day but
the high speed was a problem.

The new Behr Radiator is in place and I just need to sort out my noisy
fan shroud.

A test drive on a 29 degree day and the only time the fan came on was
when it was sitting in the garage idling after the drive home.
Previously the fan would come on at any traffic lights.

The temp gauge was at worst in the middle and when driving it sat below
the half way not above it like before.

If anyone needs a contact of where to get them let me know. My brand new
Behr one cost $440.

Cheers,

Skot