powersteering removal

[ScubaSteve]

I'm looking to convert to non power steering rack,.does anyone know what aux belt I will need to fit once pas pump is gone? Car is non air con so just tensioner, waterpump, and crank pulleys after

 

[Ginger Tom]

Apparently you'll need the belt tensioner and belt off a 1.25 non air con fiesta, when looking for one quote KJ54VTJ as the reg as it was a fiesta I had before I wrote it off

 

[ScubaSteve]

Wonder why you need the tensioner too

 

[Ginger Tom]

Dunno, help run the water pump the right way I think

 

[ScubaSteve]

I think puma tensioner will be ok, on non Aircon models anyway only one way to find out!

 

[Ginger Tom]

Lol true, where does it sit on the non aircon models as if it works for you I might need to go the same route as you with the xr2, I'll be damned if I'm cutting my manifold up again

 

[ScubaSteve]

Bottom right if you look side on

 

[Ian G]

I wouldn't do this personally.

 

[ScubaSteve]

It's probably worth getting some opinion on first. My reasons are obviously some weight to be saved and it gets rid of a load of rusty pipes and removes the possibility of any problems eg when tony had his pas pipe burst on track. Be interesting to hear the cons, from a track driving point of view

 

[Ian G]

Cons - more difficult to turn the wheel.

I prefer to know that I can turn it in, hold the turn and wind it off the other way if I need to.

I'd be interested to see how it feels, but even from a safety point of view I just think you're less likely to have the car tell you where its going.

 

[ScubaSteve]

Iv never driven a non pas car in anger on track would be interesting to see what its like

 

[Ian G]

Yeah don't suppose its forever if you don't like it either.

 

[ScubaSteve]

just checked on tis fiesta 4 1.25 non pas and non a/c belt should fit fine