Technical Steering conversion.

[TheGentBM]

I have a MK1 Punto but also a MK2, the MK2 has the electric power steering. Could I take the whole steering rack and put it in the MK1?

I shouldn't see why there would be any problems as all it looks to be doing it the shaft controls the steering rack but, with a motor..?

Hope you can help guys.

Thanks.

 

[PuntoHowTo]

no

wouldn't fit and isn't a standalone system would require pretty much all the electronics from the mk2 to be transferred over as well

 

[fingers99]

There was power steering on some Mk1s (essentially for people who couldn't be bothered to blow the front tyres up), but it's a conventional pump driven system.

Retrofitting the Mk2 stuff would be very difficult (not even sure the rack or the column are the same size) and they're not very reliable at the best of times...........

 

[renaultvation]

Just to confirm what has already been stated, our Cabrio has power steering (essentially to assist in turning the fully inflated wide, low profile tyres ). It should be possible to transfer the whole assembly including pump to another Mk1 Punto.

 

[Liquid Knight]

Just to confirm what has already been stated, our Cabrio has power steering (essentially to assist in turning the fully inflated wide, low profile tyres ). It should be possible to transfer the whole assembly including pump to another Mk1 Punto.

There's a complete Punto GT power rack and pump on eBay for about £70. Mechanical power steering is better than the electric set up from the mkII. Unless you need the sisy button that is. Mounting the pump to the engine could be tricky. The ac pump bracket from a newer Punto could fit I have one in my shed if you need it.

 

[MFrV1]

I'd be tempted to get a mk1 power rack, with 1 Saxo/106 electric pump.


A known mod for GT owners wanting every last BHP.

 

[Liquid Knight]

I'd be tempted to get a mk1 power rack, with 1 Saxo/106 electric pump.


A known mod for GT owners wanting every last BHP.

If you're going for an electric pump try a kit car one or from a Mercedes/BMW breaker. Saxo/106 parts are parts for good reason.

There are a couple of racks on eBay at the moment...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-1999...Parts_SM&fits=Model:Punto&hash=item1e74e90112

...but the one complete with pump has sold.