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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Hey guys i have a 96 civic with out power steering what parts are needed/ how hard is it to convert it to power steering.

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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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I used this write up, it's not too bad just a little tight in space
http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/erik/album106/album119/
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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ok cool that dosent really have a exact part list do you happen to know exacatly what you need and from what car i can get them from
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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PS rack.
PS lines. high presure(feed), return
PS pump.
PS brackets.

depends what motor you have for what brackets, pump and high pressure line. but the rack is the same 96-00 civic
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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Ps reservoir
2 bottles PS fluid (Honda only)
Also any brackets, clips, and associated bolts

You'll also need the part that attaches your steering wheel shaft to the shaft (steering gear) on the rack and on the inside of the car the plastic cover and grommet that it goes through.
You don't need different tie rods but you may want to replace them while you're at it if they're bad. Probably want an alignment afterwards as well.

I bought all mine off a parts car on Craigslist for $100.

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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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^^ yes lol
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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Ok thanks guys So since i have a 96-civic and there all the same i can go to eaither a junk yard or the dealer and ask for the following Ps reservoir,PS rack. PS lines. high presure(feed), return, ps pump and brackets and the part that attaches the steering wheel to the steerring gear from a 99 civic si considering I have a b16a swap in the car right now and the motors schould match And it should work. ?
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Yeah but I wouldn't do the dealer, the cost wouldn't be worth it. Try a junkyard or someone parting out a 99-00 Si.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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i have some of the parts you may need let me check for you and ill pm you what i have
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