Astra Electric Steering Pump

[WHIPPT355Participant W.A.Whipple 215i VS Senator VZ Clubsport View build HERE Member since: July 17, 2017 Posts: 5]

Gday I’m wondering if any of you folks have fitted the Astra power steering pump to your vn-vs commodore?
Obviously being a very strait forward mod to make I’m presuming there’s lots out there that have?
I’m curious to know where you mounted it and also what the steering feel is like?
Iv been told in the later models it makes the steering slightly heavier which to me is appealing as mine is way to soft!
Cheers

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[NickParticipant Adelaide, SASeries 1 VX Commodore Wagon View build HERE Member since: April 23, 2015 Posts: 75]

There is a full how to thread on another forum to install one in VT-VZ LS1’s but I’m sure it wouldn’t be too hard to figure it out for VN-VS’s

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Used one in an LE Monaro I built last year, works fine wouldn’t know it was there other than the initial spool up and when it spools down on shutdown.

[WHIPPT355Participant W.A.Whipple 215i VS Senator VZ Clubsport View build HERE Member since: July 17, 2017 Posts: 5]

There is a full how to thread on another forum to install one in VT-VZ LS1’s but I’m sure it wouldn’t be too hard to figure it out for VN-VS’s

Yeah Iv seen that one. Fitting it’s simple it’s fitting it and regretting the feel I’m worried about. I’m going to have to do it and report back haha

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

I’m interested too.  I have one I got off IJ months back but just haven’t got around to doing it.

Nick wrote:

There is a full how to thread on another forum to install one in VT-VZ LS1’s but I’m sure it wouldn’t be too hard to figure it out for VN-VS’s

no probs with linking to other forums on here btw, no issues on this site 

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

I’d like to know too for as it’s damn  good idea….astra pump be better other option manual vl rack

 

Though of a few places like near wiper motor or for stealth front bar under headlight.

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

I had a mr2 electric power steering pump was going to put in my old vk, I had a resovior and braket made for it and fittings was going to put under rear guard were fuel filler was ,but when the assholes stole the car they ransack the shed as well and took the pump so never got to try but I am going to try this on the vh

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[RennoParticipant Adelaide, SAVN SS | VX SS View build HERE Member since: March 11, 2016 Posts: 119]

There is some decent info in this thread.

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/how-to-install-astra-electric-power-steering-on-a-vy-ss.255811/

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Good write up Renno. But his keen using 100series hose on the pressure side of a power steering system.

[WHIPPT355Participant W.A.Whipple 215i VS Senator VZ Clubsport View build HERE Member since: July 17, 2017 Posts: 5]

Thanks guys appreciate your replies.. Iv got power cruise coming up in a few weeks here in wa and after that I’ll try get it in and let you all know how I go

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Yea def need to go 200 series on the pressure side, found that out the hard way….

Actually if I did my car again I would use 200 everywhere, rated to much higher pressure, impervious to E85 etc, and most importunately the fittings are way easier to assemble.

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[RennoParticipant Adelaide, SAVN SS | VX SS View build HERE Member since: March 11, 2016 Posts: 119]

cava454 wrote:

Good write up Renno. But his keen using 100series hose on the pressure side of a power steering system.

Be interested to see if the 100 series held up to the pressure, especially holding full lock in a drift.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Renno wrote:

cava454 wrote:

Good write up Renno. But his keen using 100series hose on the pressure side of a power steering system.

Be interested to see if the 100 series held up to the pressure, especially holding full lock in a drift.

 

exactly. Full noise. Full lock.

Imagine a hose let go.

[RennoParticipant Adelaide, SAVN SS | VX SS View build HERE Member since: March 11, 2016 Posts: 119]

cava454 wrote:

Renno wrote:

cava454 wrote:

Good write up Renno. But his keen using 100series hose on the pressure side of a power steering system.

Be interested to see if the 100 series held up to the pressure, especially holding full lock in a drift.

exactly. Full noise. Full lock. Imagine a hose let go.

All because someone was too cheap / didn’t know what they were doing lol.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

I’d personally just go manual steering.

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