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
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Re: Power Steering
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.
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.
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Re: Power Steering
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.
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Re: Power Steering
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
if anyone can think of any pitfalls with DIY installation I'd be keen hear.
Thanks again guys
Dave
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Re: Power Steering
None that I can think of.
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Re: Power Steering
jules wrote:None that I can think of.
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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...........
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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.
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It's a fairly straightforward DIY install - read my how-to on miata.net garage.
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AJ wrote:jules wrote:None that I can think of.
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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.....
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