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hey guys just unpacked my new power steering setup from Wilkinson, figured I'd better get to that as I replace my water pump - has anyone actually installed one of these - I'm not that dense but it's just a box of parts - the rack isn't likely the issue - it can only go in one spot but where does the pump mount and drive from?
thanks Jack

4/25/117:24 PM

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jb1490Member

I haven't done one (or even seen one) but the pump should mount to the a/c compressor bracket, and the pump drives from the rear (unused) sheave of the a/c pulley.

John

davidnunnMember

How much does Wilkinson charge for his power steering kit? I'm just curious.

4/25/1110:07 PM

manicalMember

I just looked it up. Only $1751.40

4/25/1110:39 PM

theyellowshoe (Guest)

that's about right plus I also got the adjustable pressure value to control feel and response which was about 200 bucks or so if I remember - all in about 2K
I looked at the AC pump and it does drive off the second pulley but the AC bracket upon which this unit needs to sit has a longitudinal vertical brace running out from the engine that seems to mess it all up as the PS pump bracket is flat. Almost seems like they sent me the pump mounted in the wrong spot on the bracket - see pics attached

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theyellowshoe (Guest)

Here's pic of pump and bracket

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jb1490Member

Looks like goes between the a/c compressor mount and the existing bracket.

John

comp2Member

I am putting is a system not specifically designed for the Pantera but the pump is electric:

http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/frontsus/sus.htm

quickittyMember

Comp2
Very nice metal work

5/2/116:21 PM

comp2Member

Thank You

Gary

5/3/114:56 AM

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