FITTING POWER STEERING TO A TALBOT EXPRESS. DIY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FOR LESS THAN £100!

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

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  • @roaminginraymond
    @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +6

    WE BOUGHT THE POWER STEERING WE USED FROM EBAY.
    LINK TO SENSITIVITY SWITCH
    www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284440846370
    TO BUY A KIT TO FIT YOURSELF (NOT FROM US)
    THIS COMPANY ALSO FITS IT
    facebook.com/JGPowerSteering

    • @mightynomak4205
      @mightynomak4205 Před 5 měsíci +1

      renault clio?

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Can't see my reply. Renault Clio mk3.

    • @mightynomak4205
      @mightynomak4205 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Is there no model specific for fiat Ducato 1990?

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 5 měsíci +2

      @mightynomak4205 don't think so. As far as I know it would be the same.

    • @mightynomak4205
      @mightynomak4205 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@roaminginraymond I like what you did although it seems complicated to adjust the shaft. Is there no easier way?

  • @andreathomson4376
    @andreathomson4376 Před rokem +4

    Didn't know this was even possible. Karls knowledge and practical experience is amazing. He explains it all so thoroughly. Must have been an instructor in his past life surely. 👏🙌👍

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +2

      They charge £600 to get it done which is a lot of money on an old van. I knew Karl would work it out with his engineering brain.😁

  • @EwenGriffiths
    @EwenGriffiths Před měsícem +2

    I recently bought a talbot express and wanted to fit electric power steering but the cost was over £500. Then i found your video, i have followed your video and now have electric power steering and i love it, i got a clio 2008 power steering motor for £40 and the switch control for £37, and with the wires its all in at just under £90 .
    Thanks for a great video. 😊

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před měsícem +1

      That's cheaper than us lol. Really glad you found the video useful and informative and that you managed to fit it yourself. It's what the video is all about! Thanks for the comment, it's much appreciated. Helen and Karl.

    • @markwatson4043
      @markwatson4043 Před měsícem +1

      Hi, I am restoring a 1989 Talbot Express and really need to fit poqwer steering. Is there a particular model of Clio that I should look for or just any from 2008 ?. Would really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance.

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před měsícem +1

      @markwatson4043 it just has to be a Clio mark 3.

  • @VintageRVAdventures
    @VintageRVAdventures Před rokem +2

    A very informative video, which I suspect will get found and viewed by a huge amount of people in the Talbot camper scene.

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +3

      Thanks John. I just watched it and it went straight over my head lol. But if you know anything about cars etc, it's going to help many people with luck.

  • @marf9tn8ty
    @marf9tn8ty Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thanks so much for this video! I was going to use a unit from a corsa B, but they are now very hard to find, I got one from a clio 2013 for £38 and the interface from ebay, it works perfectly !

  • @carmelrickman9748
    @carmelrickman9748 Před rokem +3

    Are there no limits to your talents Mr B. That was an amazing vlog, well done 😊

  • @wanderingbychoice
    @wanderingbychoice Před rokem +2

    Mr B does it again, very nice job and brilliantly explained, this series has been fantastic to watch, you guys take care and have a great weekend 🙏🚌👊👍🥰

  • @TheTfortwo
    @TheTfortwo Před rokem +2

    Top notch job that buddy give yourself a pat on the back

  • @percysmyth7837
    @percysmyth7837 Před rokem +2

    Great job Karl. A truly professional job! Well done.

  • @patriciabrown8301
    @patriciabrown8301 Před rokem +2

    Wow that was brill iv never seen anyone do anything like that before your a top man well done great job MR B

  • @The.watcher.666
    @The.watcher.666 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video and really well explained.
    I've seen a few different videos on this subject but I can say yours is better, it even looks nice and neat and is hidden nicely. 😊

  • @lindaplatts7064
    @lindaplatts7064 Před rokem +2

    Hi guys hope everything is as good as it can be given the circumstances. What Karl doesn't know isn't worth knowing, how he performed that latest upgrade was amazing , my husband Martin said if he had attempted anything like that , there would have been more parts left over than what he started with 😅😅 , it's going to be a fantastic van 👍

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +2

      Thanks so much Linda. He will be getting a big head when he sees your comment! He knows his stuff when it comes to mechanics. He'd never done it before so it was trial and error, but I knew he'd get it done cos he's got that engineering brain.

  • @michaelh8002
    @michaelh8002 Před rokem +2

    That is incredible! Great job 👏

  • @Wizardinthewild
    @Wizardinthewild Před rokem

    Brave man mucking about with the round thing that guides you down the road. Amazed at Karl’s knowledge. Bloody expert. Well done Karl ✅

  • @user-th1bc5tl9x
    @user-th1bc5tl9x Před 5 měsíci +1

    You really know your stuff, I'm impressed. That was a job well done.👍

  • @richardhewitt.easyvanlife.6957

    Blimey that’s very involved. If it was me I would buy Helen some gym equipment.

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +3

      Ha ha Richard, even Karl moaned about driving it after saying it didn't need doing. It's great now.

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 Před rokem +1

    Cheers Karl. Cracking job. Stay well. All the best to you all. 👍🐾🚐🐾😎

  • @getawaygeese
    @getawaygeese Před rokem +1

    Blimey mate you got confidence excellent job and will encourage others
    Well done

  • @andykemp6739
    @andykemp6739 Před rokem +1

    What a brilliant video. Karl is very very talented.

  • @karlmabe1649
    @karlmabe1649 Před rokem +2

    That is truly amazing stuff

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Karl. It was all trial and error but it's great to drive now.

    • @karlmabe1649
      @karlmabe1649 Před rokem +1

      @roaminginraymond was excellent so many of those vans still on road all needing power steering

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +1

      Definitely. Thanks Karl.

  • @patriciayassin2983
    @patriciayassin2983 Před rokem +1

    You are terrific at problem solving Karl and great at mechanical related explanations. Have you ever thought about lecturing/tutoring work at your local mechanic training college? They would snap you up pronto with your knowledge and ability to impart it to the next generation of mechanics.
    Hope you didn't dirty the new campervan carpet 😄.
    Hope Nanook is doing OK 🥰

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +2

      Ha ha, and there's me always saying to him "don't become a teacher!"😆 He was very careful and definitely wouldn't have mucked up the carpet when it was him that fitted it.😁

    • @patriciayassin2983
      @patriciayassin2983 Před rokem +1

      @@roaminginraymond 😄😄

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders Před rokem +1

    Nice job Karl. I would not be without power steering, I would ot be able to drive these days without it.

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +1

      Gotta agree. He said I didn't need it but soon changed his tune when we went somewhere in it. It's great now.

  • @wheelhouseadventures8176

    Thanks

  • @sidpf1972
    @sidpf1972 Před rokem +1

    Wow top job
    Very clever, and that will make a massive difference 👏

  • @vansforthememories
    @vansforthememories Před rokem +1

    Well done Karl, I bet that’s made a huge difference 😁 Em 💜

  • @DavidBowie.
    @DavidBowie. Před rokem +1

    Amazing job mr b, 👍

  • @markpierce5662
    @markpierce5662 Před rokem +1

    Wow. Amazing. So much knowledge.

  • @stephenb5560
    @stephenb5560 Před rokem +1

    Well, thanks for making me feel stupid Mr B.
    I couldn't fit a new lock on our bog door 😅

  • @suzybeetravels
    @suzybeetravels Před rokem +1

    Job well done there 😎 bet its made a huge difference too xx

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +2

      It definitely has. I've got a dodgy right shoulder and I found it really comfortable to drive.

  • @BentleyOnTour
    @BentleyOnTour Před rokem +1

    Blooming great bit of engineering there Mr B. Top banana 😅

  • @markwilkinson2673
    @markwilkinson2673 Před rokem +1

    Very clever stuff , respect 👍👏

  • @gilly-ann
    @gilly-ann Před rokem +1

    That's very clever!

  • @donwest5387
    @donwest5387 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I installed one in my Datsun 510 slalom car

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Great stuff. Did it work OK? We've found it to be brilliant. It's actually used mainly on the lowest sensitivity, but the highest is great for parking or tricky situations.

    • @donwest5387
      @donwest5387 Před 11 měsíci +1

      My car runs on 10" wide racing slicks with +2" offset wheels with +5degrees caster and it makes parking a dream. Not rack&pinion, so not the best feel. Suzuki wagonr unit.@@roaminginraymond

  • @johnallan5821
    @johnallan5821 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant job pal looks great 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ManxSky
    @ManxSky Před rokem +1

    Very clever and well explained even I understood 😂

  • @roberthouston594
    @roberthouston594 Před rokem +1

    Great job 👍 Only concern I have did you put a slip joint in the bottom shaft. If you haven't it needs one because the UJs need movement when they turn to allow a little change in length in the shaft as they operate (unless UJs are perfectly straight). May cause something to break with use.

  • @user-yd9wc7lz2b
    @user-yd9wc7lz2b Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ooh yes we drive without power steering its like a tank parking is the problem. 😂😂😂 liz.

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I can imagine lol. Even Karl struggled without the power steering but it's amazing now he's fitted it.

  • @InterceptorSC
    @InterceptorSC Před rokem +3

    Well done they charge £600 to do that

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +2

      We know, we rang for a kit and they only fit now so had to find out about doing it ourselves. Works a treat.

  • @Kim-hg7db
    @Kim-hg7db Před rokem +1

    Hi Ive just bought an old Talbot my dream but finding it difficult to manoeuvre. Silly me didnt test drive properly. Do you put power steering in for customers.

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +1

      No, sorry, he's retired now and is having surgery on his hands soon too. There's a place in Stratford upon Avon that does it but it's around £600 I think. Someone near London does it for around £500. If you join the Talbot site on Facebook you can get different info on there.

  • @user-tv1vl5cf4k
    @user-tv1vl5cf4k Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hy mate what size wire did you use to connect motor to battery ,iv got a 50a fuse which seems a bit high lol

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It's a 50amp cable and 50amp fuse, but you could get away with 42amp, but if you already have 50 then use that.

    • @user-tv1vl5cf4k
      @user-tv1vl5cf4k Před 6 měsíci +1

      Cheers mate ,iv got an 8 gauge jump lead I'll use 👍

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @user-tv1vl5cf4k that will work.👍

  • @STEVEHOLE1
    @STEVEHOLE1 Před rokem +1

    What a great job you did, very impressed, could that be done with a Renault Trafic Mk1 ? and how much would it cost ? Arthritis is my problem 😌

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +2

      Unfortunately arthritis is Karl's problem too which is why he retired and is awaiting surgery on his hands. He said he thinks it could be fitted to a Renault. Someone in Stratford upon Avon does it to Talbots but they charge £600. Also someone by London, they charge £450 and advertise on Gumtree.

    • @STEVEHOLE1
      @STEVEHOLE1 Před rokem +1

      @@roaminginraymond Thank You, i think the guy in Stratford upon Avon has stopped doing them, just listening to you both on you tube, you have to be Midlands based, im in Shropshire 👌

    • @STEVEHOLE1
      @STEVEHOLE1 Před rokem +1

      @@roaminginraymond he’s got my sympathy with Arthritis, its very painful !!!

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +2

      We are. Our base is Kidderminster but Karl is from Birmingham and I'm from Bearwood in Smethwick.

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před rokem +1

      It certainly is. I have it too unfortunately.

  • @user-tv1vl5cf4k
    @user-tv1vl5cf4k Před 7 měsíci +1

    Just wondering, the shaft is pushed down onto the spline of the motor whats stopping it being pulled up with the steering wheel

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 7 měsíci +2

      There's nothing stopping it from pulling up, but it's designed to go up and down. It won't come out because of how it's designed but it can move 1-2 inches.

    • @user-tv1vl5cf4k
      @user-tv1vl5cf4k Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@roaminginraymond I'm copying your work to my talbot highwayman, iv got to the stage of moving the 3 relays

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 7 měsíci +2

      I moved the relay bracket to the right and cable tied it up out of the way. Good luck. Helens is working like a dream. Let us know how you get on and if you need any advice, let us know. Karl.

    • @user-tv1vl5cf4k
      @user-tv1vl5cf4k Před 7 měsíci +2

      Cheers Karl, I got a renault clio electric power steering Columb for £25

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @user-tv1vl5cf4k bargain. Cheaper than getting it done by someone, that's for sure.

  • @carlgreen2613
    @carlgreen2613 Před 4 měsíci +1

    would you fit one on mine if I pay you thanks carl

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 4 měsíci +2

      I don't work anymore I'm afraid. I retired three years ago. Sorry mate.

  • @able2pestcontrol530
    @able2pestcontrol530 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Can you do.mine will gladly pay for.the.parts.and labour

    • @mrbsp1
      @mrbsp1 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Sorry but I'm now retired and only do minimal work possible, 😊

  • @user-tv1vl5cf4k
    @user-tv1vl5cf4k Před 7 měsíci +1

    What year was the clio please

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond  Před 7 měsíci +2

      It was a mark 3 Clio. They are around the years 2005-2008.