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Power steering
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:59 pm
by healeyneil
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 !
Re: Power steering
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:03 pm
by e21-Mark
You could retro fit e21 PAS?
Re: Power steering
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:16 pm
by nas80
The steering rack from the e36 is on the wrong side of the subframe.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:06 am
by healeyneil
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 !
Re: Power steering
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:41 am
by nas80
You won't need it
Re: Power steering
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:01 am
by e21-Mark
Even with a quicker rack fitted I never felt the need for PAS.
This might help if you're struggling.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:48 pm
by healeyneil
Excellent news. One job less to do then. Thanks
Re: Power steering
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:42 am
by nas80
defo buy new bushes. thats what makes all the difference imo.