Power steering is mainly for parking. I love it. I'm strong but lazy.
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The only time I've found Festy PS to be anything more than a novelty is when driving around with a broken right arm as I have been for the past few weeks. With an abundance of caution (always being conscious of what I would do if the pump failed suddenly, so I keep the speed down and stay in the right lane), I've found it helpful. The car is a FI manual, so I pretty much only need to use 2nd and 4th gears.
PM sent to Bravekozak.Last edited by AlaskaFestivaGuy; 05-21-2016, 11:35 AM.
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Originally posted by turkeyofdojima View PostI am Interested in buy a Ford Festiva 1993 and I was just wondering how much it will cost to add power steering to it
Thank you In advance
PS will greatly add to the complexity in the engine bay; another reason to not have it.
You can get some if not all of the benefit of PS by switching to 2001/2002 Kia Rio upper front strut mounts, which have actual ball bearings in them and move noticably more freely. Very simple and inexpensive upgrade.Last edited by TominMO; 05-18-2016, 06:36 PM.
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I have a power steering pump for sale that needs to be rebuilt.
I also have a spare power steering fluid reservoir for sale.
PM me if interested.
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well i guess you could get a mirror from a Peterbilt and mount it if you have the right hardware. otherwise, i'd try and find a mirror from a festiva. the higher trim models had a pass mirror as standard equipment. (LX, GL). all you need is the mirror and the inside trim plate and its an easy swap. there were even power mirrors available for a few years. do a search. lots of info on that. put a WTB post in the FS forum.
here is a link to the korean supplier. they sell new OEM parts for the Kia Pride which is basically what the Festiva is. just an idea what you're looking at.
PS pump - $325. fluid reservoir - $76. PS rack - $415. unfortunately the pump to engine mounting bracket is not available. also most of the piping and hoses are obsolete so that will all have to be custom fabbed. i do have a professionally rebuilt PS rack for sale to get you started if interested. about $150.
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Where can I buy the parts from Korea ?
And speaking of which, It is possible to get a Ford Aspire Right Door Mirror and install it on my Ford Festiva?
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you're question is simple but too open ended to answer accurately. you might find a complete used set up someday in the FS section. guessing around $200. or you might buy pieces one at a time used as they become available. some parts are still available new from Korea. pump, rack, reservoir, etc. and with shipping would approach $1000. who installs it? you? free! if not maybe a festy fan near you with 4 mouths to stuff and rent due might take on the project. $200-300? or nobody bites and you're stuck using a garage or dealer. if they'll touch it. with shop time, maybe some new hoses and hardware, what? $1000? so that's my answer. from $200 to $2000. + tax. you might want to do a search on replacing the top hat bearings with ones from a kia Rio. this is said to give you a lot easier steering effort than the stock manual setup.Last edited by F3BZ; 05-09-2016, 12:18 AM.
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Ive only found 2 ever. Ive sold 2 Brave has one and bolokid has the other.
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Originally posted by turkeyofdojima View PostI am Interested in buy a Ford Festiva 1993 and I was just wondering how much it will cost to add power steering to it
Thank you In advance
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Just the cost of the pump, pump bracket, pump belt, power steering rack, fluid reservoir, hoses, steering column to rack boot and a wheel alignment. Ask me how I know.
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Power Steering Cost Question
I am Interested in buy a Ford Festiva 1993 and I was just wondering how much it will cost to add power steering to it
Thank you In advance
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