Fit Powersteering to my Zen

enigmatictech · 10th October 2008, 17:29

Hi Folks, I have a 2000 Zen MPFI LX, I wanted to know if i can convert it into a Powersteering model. how much would it cost and where to get it done in bangalore if possible?

gpa · 10th October 2008, 20:12

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Originally Posted by enigmatictech

Hi Folks, I have a 2000 Zen MPFI LX, I wanted to know if i can convert it into a Powersteering model. how much would it cost and where to get it done in bangalore if possible?

Hi enigmatictech,

It is not advisable to get this done. Retrofitting a power steering would involve a lot of changes to your vehicle current setup and will prove to be very expensive. It will prove to unreliable as well.

If you are looking to drive with a power steering, it would be best to trade in your old Zen for one with EPS (Electronic Power Steering)

Cheers,

gpa

archat68 · 10th October 2008, 21:02

You can install a hydraulic power steering (HPS) in Zen - once I inquired with my service center and they gave me an estimate of 6-7K for that.
EPS will be costlier and will set back you to 25K IMO.
All estimates are for job done outside A.S.S.
But its better to avoid these changes - as when reselling the car you will not get the same return for the amount spent.
BTW for Zen do you really need a power steering?

GTO · 11th October 2008, 10:14

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You can install a hydraulic power steering (HPS) in Zen - once I inquired with my service center and they gave me an estimate of 6-7K for that.

Please DON'T!! For a device as crucial to safety as the steering, do not mess with factory components.

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BTW for Zen do you really need a power steering?

Exactly. The Zen's steering is pretty light, even a low speeds. Live with it.

Jay · 16th October 2008, 19:17

Can be done, Have seen one fitted with an EPS, costed him around 22k i guess. Been running without any problems.

yzfrj · 20th October 2008, 01:14

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Originally Posted by Jay

EPS, costed him around 22k i guess.

22k??

err.. as GTO pointed out Zen's Steering is not that bad after all. Even with the 165/65/13 its pretty "light"

22k no way, I'm gonna spend that much.
PS did cross my mind while parking, on the move its pretty ok.

enigmatictech · 20th October 2008, 11:00

Thanks very much for your wise thoughts folks, The main issue was with parking and nothing else, I was also "spoilt" after driving my friends powersteering model. any way if its not worth why bother.

dkamath · 20th October 2008, 11:13

Hi, so long that you get the conversion/retrofitment done by an authorised dealer, i see no problem in going for it. I had got the power steering retrofitted on our Indica DLE about 5 years ago, and it's working fine till date, with no issues whatsoever.

yzfrj · 5th March 2010, 21:00

Yesterday I went to MASS to check the brakes of my Zen. The owner of the shop during the test drive commented that my steering is heavier than usual.
I told him its running 165/65/13 and its an old model and there was no Power Steering at that time on Zen.

He said carb Zen did come with PS.
To my knowledge it has not.

I requested for further info and he said he can give the part number too.
Yes MGP

so here you go

Part number Description Price

48200-72F21 Steering Column 40,165/- (INR)
38720-700F00 Controller Box 14879/- (INR)

He insisted that this is an Electronic PS.
Any thoughts guys ?

dar3dev|l · 5th March 2010, 22:00

well i am using a 97 zen with tyre upgrade to 155/65/13 and really never felt a need of a EPS other than while parking

10th October 2008, 17:29	#1
enigmatictech Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 2 Times	Fit Powersteering to my Zen Hi Folks, I have a 2000 Zen MPFI LX, I wanted to know if i can convert it into a Powersteering model. how much would it cost and where to get it done in bangalore if possible?
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10th October 2008, 21:02	#3
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 897 Thanked: 619 Times	You can install a hydraulic power steering (HPS) in Zen - once I inquired with my service center and they gave me an estimate of 6-7K for that. EPS will be costlier and will set back you to 25K IMO. All estimates are for job done outside A.S.S. But its better to avoid these changes - as when reselling the car you will not get the same return for the amount spent. BTW for Zen do you really need a power steering?
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16th October 2008, 19:17	#5
Jay BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 819 Thanked: 8 Times	Can be done, Have seen one fitted with an EPS, costed him around 22k i guess. Been running without any problems.
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20th October 2008, 11:00	#7
enigmatictech Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 2 Times	Thanks very much for your wise thoughts folks, The main issue was with parking and nothing else, I was also "spoilt" after driving my friends powersteering model. any way if its not worth why bother.
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20th October 2008, 11:13	#8
dkamath BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 577 Thanked: 155 Times	Hi, so long that you get the conversion/retrofitment done by an authorised dealer, i see no problem in going for it. I had got the power steering retrofitted on our Indica DLE about 5 years ago, and it's working fine till date, with no issues whatsoever.
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5th March 2010, 21:00	#9
yzfrj BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: who cares Posts: 787 Thanked: 142 Times	Yesterday I went to MASS to check the brakes of my Zen. The owner of the shop during the test drive commented that my steering is heavier than usual. I told him its running 165/65/13 and its an old model and there was no Power Steering at that time on Zen. He said carb Zen did come with PS. To my knowledge it has not. I requested for further info and he said he can give the part number too. Yes MGP so here you go Part number Description Price 48200-72F21 Steering Column 40,165/- (INR) 38720-700F00 Controller Box 14879/- (INR) He insisted that this is an Electronic PS. Any thoughts guys ? Last edited by yzfrj : 5th March 2010 at 21:08.
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5th March 2010, 22:00	#10
dar3dev\|l BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Munich, DE Posts: 290 Thanked: 98 Times	well i am using a 97 zen with tyre upgrade to 155/65/13 and really never felt a need of a EPS other than while parking
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