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Power Steering
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:41 pm
by DaveG
I Have just purchased an NA 1990 MX5 and now looking to fit Power Steering, was thinking of purchasing a Rack, Pump etc' from a wreckers. Does anyone have any advice or experience in this area.
Dave
Re: Power Steering
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:14 pm
by Hammer
Check with our sponsors first if you haven't already. They might have a complete kit available 2nd hand. Since you're in Melbourne, call MX5 Centre.
AFAIK, the entire manual steering assembly needs to be replaced if retro-fitting an OEM NA power-steering. I was told the ratio of the NA steering is different between the powered and un-powered version.
Re: Power Steering
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:33 am
by trader
The threads on the tie rod ends are also different so make sure you buy a rack with them attached. If not, allow 50 bucks for them on ebay.
Re: Power Steering
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:57 am
by DaveG
thanks guys. just spoke to one of the site sponsors and it seems he may be able to help
if anyone can think of any pitfalls with DIY installation I'd be keen hear.
Thanks again guys
Dave
Re: Power Steering
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:40 am
by jules
None that I can think of.
Jules
Re: Power Steering
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:48 am
by AJ
jules wrote:None that I can think of.
Jules
only thing I can think of is Dave G is in melbourne, & us top dodgy dayers are in brisbane.................means we'll miss out on beer Jules...........
Re: Power Steering
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:54 pm
by Mr Morlock
MX Factory Ringwood may be able to help out. Not sure what it would cost if you pay someone to do it- you will certainly need a wheel alignment afterwards.
Re: Power Steering
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:38 pm
by Matty
It's a fairly straightforward DIY install - read my how-to on miata.net garage.
Re: Power Steering
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:49 am
by jules
AJ wrote:jules wrote:None that I can think of.
Jules
only thing I can think of is Dave G is in melbourne, & us top dodgy dayers are in brisbane.................means we'll miss out on beer Jules...........
Too true.....
Jules