Hallo everybody, I have a `87 340DL with 1,7liter engine. My question is: Is possible to install a power stering rack (from a 360) on this car?.
Thanks in advance.
Power steering on a 340DL
hi i am in the process of fitting a power steering rack to a 1.7
firstly you will need a 360 power rack and lower steering column
you will need a power steering pump from a 440
the power rack fits onto the cross member using the origonal holes
the problem part is there is not enough clearance for the rack to sit in between the engine and bell housing
to over come this the engine mounts need to be altered
the engine has to be raised about 20mm
i have had spacers made that go between the engine mounting brackets and the cross member at the rear
also space the front mountings the same way
next!!!... you may have to modify the lower part of the bell housing so that the pipe coming out of the rack does not foul
have a go just think of that lovely light steering for a weekends work...and not a huge cost
good luck
firstly you will need a 360 power rack and lower steering column
you will need a power steering pump from a 440
the power rack fits onto the cross member using the origonal holes
the problem part is there is not enough clearance for the rack to sit in between the engine and bell housing
to over come this the engine mounts need to be altered
the engine has to be raised about 20mm
i have had spacers made that go between the engine mounting brackets and the cross member at the rear
also space the front mountings the same way
next!!!... you may have to modify the lower part of the bell housing so that the pipe coming out of the rack does not foul
have a go just think of that lovely light steering for a weekends work...and not a huge cost
good luck
My car is left hand drive, so I think there's no matter wiht exhaust system.daffodil wrote:the original down pipe cleares it....nothing really changes in that respect
I already have a power steering rack, the lower steering axle and the power steering pump with brackets and hoses from a 360( left hand drive). The bracket of 360's steering pump looks like my alternator's bracket and should fit. So my problem now is: Where is the new altenator position?
power steering
I'm in australia with a 1986 360GLT without power steering.
A 1988 2-litre 360 GLE with PS is being wrecked in NZ.
My question:
What are the essential 360-specific bits and pieces that I would need?
What do you think they would weigh? (For freight costs)
Are they readily available in UK or elsewhere?
I guess some parts could come from a 240 or something with a similar engine, I could get them locally if the freight from NZ is too high.
A Volvo mechanic told me he had only ever seen one 360 with PS, they stopped selling here in 1987.
A 1988 2-litre 360 GLE with PS is being wrecked in NZ.
My question:
What are the essential 360-specific bits and pieces that I would need?
What do you think they would weigh? (For freight costs)
Are they readily available in UK or elsewhere?
I guess some parts could come from a 240 or something with a similar engine, I could get them locally if the freight from NZ is too high.
A Volvo mechanic told me he had only ever seen one 360 with PS, they stopped selling here in 1987.
360GLT