power steering

[dado]

my plan is to run my mk2 with no power steering.
i was thinking bypass the power steering lines on the rack and leaving some fluid in it like this
VWVortex.com - FS: MKII Golf/Jetta Power Steering Loop Kit $42
or should i buy a non power steering rack.
any way better then other ???
cheers

[ausgolfer]

Don't do it.
My 16v was factory without power steering, about 5 years ago I fitted powersteering out of a crashed aussie 8v, one of the best things I've done to it. So much nicer to drive, and great feedback from the system still.
My only question is why?
If you're going for a cleaner look I'd suggest looking into a serpentine belt kit.
If it's weight.....really not something you'll notice.

[ahbvw]

Power Steering

Second That Motion, stick with Power Steering 100 %

[ozgti]

Nope. I like my non assist 8v. But then again, I've never driven an assisted mk2!

[RedMk2Gti]

Nope. I like my non assist 8v. But then again, I've never driven an assisted mk2!

Try once you 'll never look back, best money that I spent - retrofit p/s in my Mk2.

[Stiggy_21]

i dont have PS either.. sure it can be heavy at times, but i love it
but i havent drivin an assisted one yet
i got an 8v steering kit lying around, what the easiest way to change over??

soz for the hijack

[Mk1_Citi_Golf]

I'm in the middle of fitting power steering to my GTD as the engine is heavy! That said, with non power steering the car is very positive. I will have a spare steering rack for sale shortly!

[walshydub]

To answer the original question i think just fitting a non-power rack would be best way to go. Probably be easier & give better feel.

I've only ever owned non-power steering MK2's, so i prefer them. The steering is only heavy at parking speeds, or if you've got wide/heavy wheels. I just see power steering as an unnecessary luxury, just another thing to have to fix.

[ryana89]

The steering is only heavy at parking speeds, or if you've got wide/heavy wheels. I just see power steering as an unnecessary luxury, just another thing to have to fix.

That's my reasoning behind staying with manual steering.
Also, it clutters up the engine bay more, especially if you've got A/C.

That being said, PS would come in handy, in 30 point turn situations.....

[ozgti]

Try this then!

[ryana89]

^^
Now all we need is a MK2 with an effective hand brake

[dado]

To answer the original question i think just fitting a non-power rack would be best way to go. Probably be easier & give better feel.

I've only ever owned non-power steering MK2's, so i prefer them. The steering is only heavy at parking speeds, or if you've got wide/heavy wheels. I just see power steering as an unnecessary luxury, just another thing to have to fix.

yep,i think i will just install a non-power steering rack not sure about by-passing the lines..

[ozgti]

^^
Now all we need is a MK2 with an effective hand brake

Mine works!