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power steering setup everything needed to do so on my 1.7 340
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Hello, I'm not expert on this but I think someone on here said that you can't fit the Volvo power steering to a 1.7. However, you can with a 1.4. That's just from vague memory - I've only tangled with the power steering on a 360 and the old PS rack (which I still have) was wrecked and now in pieces, sorry. Best, bogbasic.
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BB is right, the 360 PAS rack doesn't fit under the 1.7 sump.

340's shouldn't have heavy steering, if it does it's a sign that the top mounts and top mount bearings have failed.
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ahh i see mine sonly heavy on steering as im runnin 8.5 wide wheels on the front lol not when driving just when parking etc its a ballache owell better just hit the gym 340pw ha cheers anyway
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That'd do it, what tyres?

I run 7" fronts, but only with 195's on and she's light as anything on completely rebuild everything front end.
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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Chris_C wrote:That'd do it, what tyres?

I run 7" fronts, but only with 195's on and she's light as anything on completely rebuild everything front end.

have not got a clue tbh mate i put some extra air in the tyres today so abit lighter just have to man up i suppose :D
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If you're the practical sort, I suggest taking the front struts off and inspecting the bearings at the top. Chris is right - that will have a huge impact on steering weight. He recently put up a thread about his experiences with that subject, and it made for interesting reading. It's easy to forget how old these cars are getting now, so TLC like this will be needed from time to time.

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foggyjames wrote:If you're the practical sort, I suggest taking the front struts off and inspecting the bearings at the top. Chris is right - that will have a huge impact on steering weight. He recently put up a thread about his experiences with that subject, and it made for interesting reading. It's easy to forget how old these cars are getting now, so TLC like this will be needed from time to time.

cheers

James

ye think im going to have to inspect as i have recently bought another 340 and the steering on that is light as a feather compared to mine time to get the tools out i think lol
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