Escort mk1 Power Steering

**jonsey** · 20-02-2016, 18:16

As I'm getting old and my elbows don't work anymore I'm going to fit corsa power steeing. Did an event today and i couldn't do handbrake turns because i cant turn the wheel with one hand anymore. As corsa C eps now seems more available, do they fit a mk1? I've been told they are bigger than the corsa B. I would like to keep the standard column cowl. Thanks in advance.

**Mk1rs1600** · 21-02-2016, 23:58

Ya corsa c fits fine, I used a short spline shaft that rally design sell to extend the columb through to the rack. I used a pressed steel bearing unit bolted to the bulkhead/floor which supports the shaft as it goes through the floor and makes a nice job of it. You can then make a bracket to mount to dash then use a corsa steering boss which saves hassle of modding the top...

**mk2mania** · 22-02-2016, 08:48

they will both fit, but imo the b is a better job, ( also more reliable )

www.easysteer.co.uk

**wildo105e** · 22-02-2016, 14:18

there does seem to be a huge price difference between the B and C ones tho which is probably reflected in what mk2mania says.

**jonsey** · 22-02-2016, 17:50

As it happens my brother said to me today that I can have the corsa B one he built for his mk2 and took off so I will mod that to fit the mk1. Mk1rs1600's method does sound a neat way of fitting it though. Thanks everyone.

**twoRSs** · 23-02-2016, 22:54

Mk2maina I'm saving like made to buy one of your power steering for mine , couple of questions for you , do I use the same steering wheel boss ( snap off type ) ? Does the steering sit in the same place (length height )? Last one will I need to uprate my alternator in any way ? Thanks let me know