Hey guys an gals!
I'm about to grab a Holden Astra electric power steering pump to replace the aging old POS leaking noisy bastard attached for my 4.0 SOHC. I'll be keeping this for long term, and since it won't ever be attached to the motor (aside from alternator) it'll be sweet for my built turbo engine swap in the future, leaving lots of room for some fat intake piping and filter.
I know this is a common PS pump used in conversions for anything from LS1 Commodores, Skylines with RBs and Ford Falcon 6 and 8cyls too
The only good thing to come out of an Astra!
I've got a pretty good idea on how to get it working, wiring and whatnot. There's a few youtube videos too showing how they work and how easy they are to sort.
On an LS1 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDrDb4VQr9w
In an XD -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy6oQPJJ2qY
Just keen to see if anyones done it and where abouts is the best spot for placing the pump? I was thinking inside the drivers side front guard, although I don't really know whats under it and where exactly to mount it.
Have you done this mod, how'd it go for you and where abouts did you mount the pump?