damo 17 2 Cars Posted May 6, 2008 I have a none power steering rack in my cti, i'm going to fit a power steering rack in etc. The power steering as no uj joint, so will my existing joint from the steering fit onto the pin thin that comeas out of the area that has the two metal pipes on it. its a long cog / pin with teeth. Maybe not the best description lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted May 6, 2008 The PAS column is shorter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom 0 Posted May 7, 2008 To swap from a non pas rack to a pas rack you need the lower shaft from the pas car also. Its just a 13mm under the dash, then slide it off. On the subject...do you need to fill the PAS rack with fluid or anything before blocking the holes off ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damo 17 2 Cars Posted May 7, 2008 The PAS column is shorter. so my none powersteering one will not fit right? ill need the correct uj for the rack ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_W 3 1 Cars Posted May 8, 2008 On the subject...do you need to fill the PAS rack with fluid or anything before blocking the holes off ? No, the power assistance is from an external ram (looks like a shock absorber) which should be unbolted from the rack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_R 3 Posted May 8, 2008 you can get the lower UJ bit from eurocarparts on its own Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom 0 Posted May 8, 2008 No, the power assistance is from an external ram (looks like a shock absorber) which should be unbolted from the rack. Ive ditched the ram etc,just one of the guys at work said it might need fluid in for any seals etc. Glad it dont, as already sealed the holes As for the lower shaft, i got mine about 2 hrs after posting a wanted add on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted May 9, 2008 Hi Rom, just out of interest where did you get your Lower PAS UJ from? only place i can find one is Pug and they want about 130 Quid?! Which when you think a NON PAS one is longer and half the price!!?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted May 9, 2008 As James R said Euro car Parts sell them but you might get one with a rubber bush in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom 0 Posted May 9, 2008 Hi Rom, just out of interest where did you get your Lower PAS UJ from? only place i can find one is Pug and they want about 130 Quid?! Which when you think a NON PAS one is longer and half the price!!?? I posted a wanted add on here mate. Got one very quick. Depends whos looking at the adds though. Im sure there are loads of members with them spare, also the scrap yard would be a good place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted May 9, 2008 Strange that, as when i called them they gave me the 'Ohh, no mate, thats a main dealer only part!!' Grrrrrrrr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damo 17 2 Cars Posted May 9, 2008 I posted a wanted add on here mate. Got one very quick. Depends whos looking at the adds though. Im sure there are loads of members with them spare, also the scrap yard would be a good place. ive posted a wanted add. any idea on a part number ? to check i get the correct one if nothing turns up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damo 17 2 Cars Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) SASIC n/a 613735001 STER COLUMN LOWER 205 -PAS FLAT EDGE NON SPLINED Lower Steering Col W/o Power s £36.39 SASIC n/a 613735021 STER COLUMN LOWER 205 POWER STEER WITH DAMPER Lowee Steering Col With Power any idea whats best? -SASIC n/a 613735021 STER COLUMN LOWER 205 POWER STEER WITH DAMPER Lowee Steering Col With Power thats the one right? Edited May 9, 2008 by damo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted May 10, 2008 Damper probably means the rubber bush, they never used to mention it. It strikes me as a very bad idea on a 205 GTI, I welded up the one I got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_W 3 1 Cars Posted May 12, 2008 My PAS rack was spline I'm sure, so you'd probably need the latter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites