where to find an electric power streeing colum

[tom0]

Hi
For my puma the power steering pump can't be conected to my new motor.
so a friend said the best way is an electric power steering colum.

here's a link if you haven't seen one or don't know how it works. something from youtube I found.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjic1DHMxzQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

very simple question. do you know where i can get one for my puma at a low price? or what type that can fit on a puma. a universial one maybe? :idea:
(somewhere from the UK would be alot easyer unless it's from a world wide company then no worrys)

it would be a big help for me :grin: , thanks.

 

[ScubaSteve]

someone fitted a saxo one, no idea how hard it was though

 

[jacko]

yep id say saxo. you will probably need a manual steering rack tho? (fiesta mk3) or bung up the hydraulic fluid lines?

 

[Ian G]

I have Corsa B and C columns if you want to have a go.

No idea what else has them - probably most modern stuff, lots of choice.

 

[Ian G]

And yeah, manual rack, old Fiesta, Ka perhaps?

Ideally you want the EPS rack as well because they're normally quicker lock to lock than the straight manual.

 

[lusid666]

fiat puntos use them and they are forever packing up, right PITA!! lol

 

[phil185]

Corsa columns are probable the most widely used, not sure if its the one from the corsa c or b that is a bit more of a pain to fit as it is linked into the ecu.

 

[JonB]

Are you not able to fit a pulley onto the back of the motor, was hoping you would see a cooling fan at the back under the cover driven off the shaft.
If you can get something on there you could also run a small vacuum pump to work the servo on the brakes.

 

[ScubaSteve]

corsa C eps is horrible,really horrible, well the SXI is not sure if the top models are different, andi understand the corsa B EPS is very good

 

[tom0]

I think I will check out the cars EPS and measure the dimensions to see if it fits ok. unless I can find a universal one.

my car has an electric motor instead of an engine. it doesn't spin when you'r not moving. so putting a pully on it and then trying to park, it gives very little asistants.
also you can trun it off when you don't need it.