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Re: Steering rack replacement
Arthur,
I have done this exact conversion, and you will need one more piece.
The universal shaft for a manual steer Scirocco is different from
both a power Scirocco, and a manual Rabbit. The length from the
steering column to the rack is different between the two cars, and
the input of the rack is different between the two racks. You CAN NOT
make anything but the right one work. They will lock up and be very
dangerous.
You must replace the rack all the way out to the hubs, as the
tie rods are different, and I think I had to remove one of the tie
rods off the power rack to get it out, but did not have to remove one
off the manual, as it is physically smaller. Do not forget to
reattach the small wire on the rack, it is the ground wire for your
horn.
Good luck, and let me know if you need advice.
Geoff
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