My '91 MK1 Golf Cabby

[nightphotographer]

Hold on - they're charging you for power steering oil - do you have retro-fitted power steering? Because no MK1s came with it! Lol - definitely a rip off!

[Peter Jones]

Very little goes wrong with the steering racks internally. I'd be very surprised if there was anything wrong with it. There plenty of '76 golf's still running their original racks 500,000km later. Most likely broken mount or worn tie rod end.

Sometimes an internal bush wears out but it's easy to press a delrin bush in without removing the rack. This only usually happens to us crazy motor sport types though. Rally and circuit racing is tough on the racks.

The comment about the oil pump seal is very odd. There's no such thing in a golf motor. The pump is in the sump. Might be that he means the filter housing gasket but I'd be concerned by this amount of ignorance. Nobody would ever reco an oil pump either they're only worth about $80 trade.

[roccodingo]

Hold on - they're charging you for power steering oil - do you have retro-fitted power steering? Because no MK1s came with it! Lol - definitely a rip off!

Not true. RHD models came without power steering, LHD later models ( cabriolets ) did infact have power steering. Unfortunately the LHD PS rack is not interchangeable with RH cars.

Tim Styles in UK did put together a PS retrofit kit for Mk1's years ago, would be suprised if any came to Oz tho.

A local guy here in Perth retrofitted a PS rack from a jap car that was almost a bolt in job for his autokhana Mk1 .

Then again, what did the late South African built golfs optioned with ??? anyone know ??

As fot the OP, welcome to the Mk1 club, where simplicity reigns learn about your car and have fun man.

[Mk1@4Motion]

Not true. RHD models came without power steering, LHD later models ( cabriolets ) did infact have power steering. Unfortunately the LHD PS rack is not interchangeable with RH cars.

Tim Styles in UK did put together a PS retrofit kit for Mk1's years ago, would be suprised if any came to Oz tho.

A local guy here in Perth retrofitted a PS rack from a jap car that was almost a bolt in job for his autokhana Mk1 .

Then again, what did the late South African built golfs optioned with ??? anyone know ??

As fot the OP, welcome to the Mk1 club, where simplicity reigns learn about your car and have fun man.

From memory if I am correct the later model Mk1's which was built until a few years ago did come with PS but also only on request. Worth giving it a shot to see if those racks are worth importing and fitting one yourself.might fit.


Only The Good Die Young 45

[nightphotographer]

Not true. RHD models came without power steering, LHD later models ( cabriolets ) did infact have power steering. Unfortunately the LHD PS rack is not interchangeable with RH cars.

That's what I meant - no RHD models.

Crazy Quiffs do a ludicriously expensive conversion kit - Items - there's another kit too that my Hayne's mk1 restoration manual mentions - maybe that's the one you're talking about.

[Dubstein]

Jeez dude, theres something definitely seedy about with those mechanics.. 4-5k is a crazy amount..

As for the other work required from the report I’ve estimated it at approximately $970. This includes left high beam light, new rocker cover gasket, steam clean engine, wheel alignment, reset rear muffler, locate/make bushes for gear selector, Rectify right front wheel guard hitting tyre.

Is ridiculous..

As everyone recommends, either learn to do it yourself or get someone to come give you a hand. There are plenty of awesome folks your way.

[tafe]

Thanks guys, some progress is happening but it's slow! Will keep you updated. Noticed some awesome cabby builds on here so definately got me motivated!

[mjv79]

I've just been quoted under a grand for the following fitted.
the whole steering rack assembly. (Everything)
all new rubber bushes, front and rear. Engine mounts/arb etc
new rocker cover gasket
new suspension and mounts
no parts included.

[sports racer]

Or you could do it yourself and save $1000.

Actually you'd be saving $900. The other $100 would be for beer for whoever on this forum lives near you and could help.

Cheers

Paul

[mjv79]

I know,

not it sure if I'm confident enough to tackle it..

[sports racer]

Send out a "Help me" note for anyone interested in free beer. Even if they just look over your shoulder as you do it.

The work isn't hard but you need to know what you're doing and who knows, pretty soon you could be helping other guys.

If you were down Braidwood way I'd give you a hand.

[Vinda76]

Whereabouts in Sydney are you?

[mjv79]

Kellyville!

[mjv79]

Thanks Sports racer!

[mjv79]

To the OP.

mark in the UK is doing a mid monthly special

Special Offer Mk1 Golf Steering Rack

he does ship to Australia