Re: Steering Rack Upgrade - Quaife via AutoTech

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Mon, 20 Aug 2001 22:23:25 -0700 T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com> writes:
> 
> <http://www.autotech.com/stracks.htm>
> 
> I'll be replacing at least one blown boot on the rack when I pull 
> the GTI motor out. It's been letting grit and grime in for quite some 
> time so know is a good time to rebuild.) 
> 
> I don't think I'll go Power Steering on the Roc, save that for the 
> A2 GLI.
> 
> Anybody ever try this mod?
> 
> TBerk

Rumour has it that the PS racks have the same ratio as the Quaife sport
gear...

I drove a GTI 16V with a drained PS rack, and it was noticeably tougher
to turn the wheel, but it shouldn't be as bad on an A1.

Peter - http://thescirocco.com -Techtonics, Autotech Quaife USA, &
Peloquin Discount Dealer -  Bear, DE                                     
                                                                       
'79 Scirocco 16V "Retro"    
'83 GTI "Caged Rabbit"
'84.5 Scirocco "Oddball"
'84 GTI 
SciRollers: '79 White Champagne Edition, '84 Black, '88 Red

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