Manual steering conversion for CGT??

[Bob]

A 4000Q without power steering? I thought they all had it. If it originally had it
but the pump was taken out (and you had kept the original PS rack) then yes, it will
be a bitch to drive. A PS rack without the pump makes it real tough!
Bob

Per Lindgren wrote:

> You should be aware of the heavy steering that results from a manual rack. I had
> an 84 4kq without power steering, and I wanted power steering more than a turbo
> conversion!!!
>
> PerL
> 92 Cabrio 2.3E
>
> Stpndsmnn at aol.com wrote:
>
> > I am wondering if there is any way to turn a power  steering rack into a
> > manual rack and have it live?  (remove the pump and reservoir, fill the rack
> > with fluid?)  I have heard that the VW/Audi racks won't live if you do that
> > but I know people who have done it to other types of cars and have no
> > problems with it.  Anyone ever BTDT, anyone have a manual rack for an early
> > 4K, CGT?
> >
> > thanks
> > Matt Kramer
> > '83 CGT