non powersteering to power steering

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Post Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:47 pm

Ok so I wanta get the parts needed to run my m40 1.8 on powersteering
What do I need? Will I need to change the column?
Advice on best way to go about doing it?
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Post Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:56 pm

A bigger engine?
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Post Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:58 pm

Rack, linkage to steering column, pump and bracket, pipes, reservoir and braket.
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Post Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:51 pm

As written above by barry.

I did this conversion on my old e30. Didnt really make any differance, just ended up with leaky and misting pipes so took it off.
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Post Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:14 pm

I only want it too run an e36 or z3 rack ......