Power steering
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healeyneil
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Power steering
Hi all. Im about to start fitting an M42 engine in my Baur. I havent driven this car at all, so I was wondering if I should think about trying to fit the E36 power rack that is sitting in front of the new engine right now. I suspect not, just idle dreaming !
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Re: Power steering
You could retro fit e21 PAS?
Re: Power steering
The steering rack from the e36 is on the wrong side of the subframe.
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healeyneil
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Re: Power steering
Rephrase the question. does it need power steering, or is that a function of tyre size? Given that the M42 is fairly light, I suspect the rack doesnt need assistance, but seeing as the bits will be available, Iwant to cover the options.
Keep dreaming !
Keep dreaming !
Re: Power steering
You won't need it
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Re: Power steering
Even with a quicker rack fitted I never felt the need for PAS.
This might help if you're struggling.

This might help if you're struggling.

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healeyneil
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Re: Power steering
Excellent news. One job less to do then. Thanks
Re: Power steering
defo buy new bushes. thats what makes all the difference imo.
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