retro power steering? is it possible/easy?

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liam012
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Post Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:52 am

Just got a 87 325i sport which has no powerr steering - god its heavy - any possiblity of retro power steering? does anyone have experience or know whats invololved?
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Post Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:58 am

im confused?
i guess you mean it has no power steering?

i dnt think its too hard to fit
but i cant decide if i want it on my tec1 yet???
dosent seem as bad as i imagined really
but may change my mind when driving her daily lol
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Post Tue Mar 07, 2006 12:01 pm

sorry i mistyped - yeag it has nopower steering - its a bugger on these twisty irish roads - even though sometimes the feedback is lovely i'd like to have the power steering for piece of mind.
foes anyone know whats involved?
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Post Tue Mar 07, 2006 12:13 pm

You will need the crank pulley, the pump (obviously) with all the braketry and bolts. Apart from that, just the reservoir/piping rack and uj coupling.
Easy job really once you know your way round it! :lol: