mikempd
Free Member
Hi,
I have just joined the 'motorhome community' because the appeal of the open road is getting stronger and stronger. Nuff said.
I've got a technical question which I am hoping somebody might be able to shed some light on for me. I have recently purchase a Mercedes Pioneer 1204, based on the Merc 208 chassis on a X plate (1982). Unfortunately it doesn't have power steering, which I didn't think would be a problem, but I am used to my creature comforts now so I was contemplating the possibilities, during the motorhomes renovation, of fitting PAS to the vehicle.
A Mercedes Technician has told me that there is no 'vehicle specific PAS system', but to me that says that there might be a unit on another model i.e a 310 chassis, that could be modified to fit. I have also spoken to the editor of a Custom Van magazine who informed me that he had heard of the conversion being done, but he didn;'t know and of the specifics.
Also does anyone know where I can lay my hands on spare parts for a Mercedes 208 (1982) Any help on these matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
I have just joined the 'motorhome community' because the appeal of the open road is getting stronger and stronger. Nuff said.
I've got a technical question which I am hoping somebody might be able to shed some light on for me. I have recently purchase a Mercedes Pioneer 1204, based on the Merc 208 chassis on a X plate (1982). Unfortunately it doesn't have power steering, which I didn't think would be a problem, but I am used to my creature comforts now so I was contemplating the possibilities, during the motorhomes renovation, of fitting PAS to the vehicle.
A Mercedes Technician has told me that there is no 'vehicle specific PAS system', but to me that says that there might be a unit on another model i.e a 310 chassis, that could be modified to fit. I have also spoken to the editor of a Custom Van magazine who informed me that he had heard of the conversion being done, but he didn;'t know and of the specifics.
Also does anyone know where I can lay my hands on spare parts for a Mercedes 208 (1982) Any help on these matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mike