Power steering changed to manuel?.

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Power steering changed to manuel?.

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Hi...... I have a leaking power steering rack, from the pinion I think. In the absence of a second hand steering rack I have noticed that manual ...... Non power steering..... racks seem to be available.... Has any one ever changed a car from power steering to non power steering and is anything strange involved?
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Not as simple as you'd think I'm afraid. Not only is it a pig to change the rack in situ, but you'd also need to change the top half of the steering column and your FDV and pipework for non pas.

You're much better off repairing what you have.

Pinions are no longer available, I have a NOS one I can sell but it's expensive.
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You wouldn't want a diesel BX without PAS they're not nice.
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Prior to about D plate ie 1987 the diesels had 'optional' power steering at least on the more basic models such as the 19RD. After some point around then it became standard because the engines are a bit heavy on the front for some to park the vehicle. The non PAS ratio is different and is fine on 1.4 or 1.6 petrols IMHO, you certainly get very direct 'feel' of the front tyre grip on the road.

Had friend who had a C plate without PAS and his wife had trouble parking and very low speed manouvering, mind you he was a heavy lad around 18 stone in old money... :lol:

I thought you could still get exchange PAS racks somewhere around the £250 mark?
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exchange rack still available from amk automotive, part number TS688, excludes ram, my local factor price is £142 + vat, surcharge on old unit of £75 refundable when old one returned. As of this morning amk had one in stock!!
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Eurocarparts can still supply the rack abput £160 i got quoted but that was in 2013 mite be worth a try tho.
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You can get them reconditioned quite easily, there's plenty of people out there to try, Bourne Citroen for one.
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Barry at Bourne may even have a good s/h rack he could sell you.
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Thanks.....I have drawn a blank at Euro, SH root seems to be the way to go cost wise I think.....thanks for the help tho :D
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