Impreza steering rack mod

[Sardonicus]

phazed said:

I fitted mine, measured with a piece of string and got the nearest from my local factor, easy!

One of those tricks thats never changed

[TwinKam]

phazed said:

Length can vary due to alternator position on the adjusting bracket and also the size of the alternator pulley.

I fitted mine, measured with a piece of string and got the nearest from my local factor, easy!

Typical builder, nearest inch will do, eh!

[wuckfitracing]

Am I right in assuming the larger top threaded hole is the supply from the steering pump and the lower one is the return.

[N7GTX]

Generally the smaller pipe is the pressure pipe. This ensures the return will always cope. Best wait for someone who has fitted one to be sure.

[Steve_D]

N7GTX said:

Generally the smaller pipe is the pressure pipe. This ensures the return will always cope. Best wait for someone who has fitted one to be sure.

You beat me to it. Something to do with smaller pipes dealing with the high pressure and the larger pipes to deal with the lower pressure and slower flowing return.

Steve

[wuckfitracing]

Rowge or phazed help.

[phazed]

Will just finish my toast and I'll have a look in the garage!

[phazed]

wuckfitracing said:

Am I right in assuming the larger top threaded hole is the supply from the steering pump and the lower one is the return.

The top one is the return, ( nearest the spindle).

[carsy]

Just been and looked. Top one is the return.

[Belle427]

wuckfitracing said:

Am I right in assuming the larger top threaded hole is the supply from the steering pump and the lower one is the return.

Can I ask which UJ your using at the rack end?
Im assuming its not the KA one as you have not created a hexagon for it, or are my eyes deceiving me?

[wuckfitracing]

Many thanks for info.
Ford KA UJ with hex
.

[Belle427]

Ok thanks

[SILICONEKID 345HP 12.03]

Mine did not turn up , lost in post .I want to buy another and get it referbished.
Please help .

[wuckfitracing]

Right so the Vauxhall Astra pump is not a good fit in my engine bay.
Its just too close to the exhaust and the chance of boiling the fluid is high, however it is a bloody good fit in the nose. Brackets made, just got to wait for paint to dry.

[wuckfitracing]

not sure why it's sideways .

[wuckfitracing]

[mk1fan]

Which model / year Astra / Vauxhall?

[N7GTX]

Astra H or Mk 5 2004-2010. Lots on the Bay from under £30.

[wuckfitracing]

Correct as above. Astra cost me £30, so if it works OK I will stock some spares. Hoping the forward position will prevent issues some have mentioned with heat soak.

[mk1fan]

Looks like a good fit for my Wedge.