I have also seen threads Here(?) and on other sites that describe using an electrical power steering solution using parts from a Corsa Try this....
http://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source=search_app#gs_rn=17&gs_ri=psy-ab&cp=27&gs_id=30&xhr=t&q=electric+power+steering+conversion&es_nrs=true&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=electrical+power+sterring+c&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48340889,d.d2k&fp=2f0c42e4d087c419&biw=1241&bih=560 AJ From: Hamish Freeman Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Fitting power steering to H4 I did this on my 1.8 Zetec H4 for the same reasons, probably about eight years ago when my heart problems began. The parts were all relatively simple to install with only minor movements of the engine required to fit belts etc. The rack was probably the most awkward thing to change and here a professional car lift would be preferred as opposed to doing the job on ramps as I did. Sorry but by now I have no idea of the list of parts involved as mine were provided by one James Herne, who had recently removed them all from a 1.6 Zetec which from memory was possibly a Mk 3.5 Ghia, M316VJN, if you go to Mr Ford for parts. There are extra idler pulleys, various brackets and a longer drive belt. It is necessary to get a pump that does not leak so be a bit choosy when looking at parts if there are signs of steering fluid on everything. The pipework was no problem and did not encroach on existing items. As my loom does not cater for this I did not connect the hydraulic switch to the ECU, which enables a change in idle speed when cold I believe, but there has not been a problem with idling. This is well worth the effort as a) the steering is so much lighter and b) you get less turns lock to lock thus making the steering far more sensitive and this completely changes the nature of the car, giving it a far more sporty feel. Good Luck Hamish From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of peter atkins Sent: 25 June 2013 20:02 To: [email protected] Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fitting power steering to H4 Have recently acquired an H4 and find the steering excessively stiff . Can anyone supply any information regarding conversion to power steering, (parts required and procedures involved ) ? Engine is 1.8 Zetec, car built in 1999 with mostly new parts, so no donor-car information. I am sure someone must have had this problem before, as my senior partner is unable to drive it as it is ! Any help greatly appreciated. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. 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