Early E12 525 - mechanical steering

bizz · Post by **bizz** » Fri May 30, 2014 12:36 am

I recently pulled down my parts car - a '76 525, and to my amazement, no power steering! Now I even drove this car home and didn't notice any extra resistance compared to my assisted 528. Crazy huh!?

I am considering using the mechanical steering box, and pulling the power steering out of my 528. Main reason - it needs new hoses & the pump needs overhauling.

Am I being silly, should I keep/repair the power steering, or can anyone provide an endorsement (besides bigger forearms) for the no power steering route?

Cheers

JodyStevens · Post by **JodyStevens** » Fri May 30, 2014 5:19 am

Yes go with mechanical box and then sell me the power steering box.

JodyStevens · Post by **JodyStevens** » Fri May 30, 2014 5:20 am

Actually, Australia so that won't work never mind

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Fri May 30, 2014 10:59 am

Mechanical steering boxes seem to wear more. You could of course compare them since it's in a running car, just something to think about.