Hi guys
Any tips on adjusting play on the steering box??????
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Hi guys
Any tips on adjusting play on the steering box??????
Any tips on adjusting play on the steering box??????
Check the Bentley VW Service manual; it shows you the procedure step by step.
When you get done breaking your knuckles in that exercise, just go out and buy a new steering box for about $120 and put it in. You'll be very happy. Check "The REAL Source" 800-588-2844 for the part.
Thats why I envy you guys ,
Parts are not that accessable here,I live in the south of Portugal,my best bet would be mailorder from germany.
Parts are not that accessable here,I live in the south of Portugal,my best bet would be mailorder from germany.
Try german Ebay. www.ebay.de
cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=61907&item=7955659114&rd=1
Theese are new and go to the highest bidder and they will ship to Portugal.
cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=61907&item=7955659114&rd=1
Theese are new and go to the highest bidder and they will ship to Portugal.
Luis,
It's sort of a pain on a Speedster since there usually isn't an access plate like on a stock Beetle body. You'll need to jack up the front of the car and go in from underneath.
The steering box is on top of the front beam (where else!). On the top of the steering box is a 17 mm (?) nut with a "set" bolt through it with a screw driver slot in the top. Loosen the nut and turn the bolt a turn clockwise. Hold the bolt in place with the screw driver and tighten the nut and lower the car for a test drive.
Do it again, and again, until the free play is where you like it, the steering feels taught, and the residual "slop" is taken up.
Kind of easy, a pain because of the position, but a MAJOR difference in the enjoyability and drivability of the car when you're done. AND . . . you did it yourself!
Luck,
TC
It's sort of a pain on a Speedster since there usually isn't an access plate like on a stock Beetle body. You'll need to jack up the front of the car and go in from underneath.
The steering box is on top of the front beam (where else!). On the top of the steering box is a 17 mm (?) nut with a "set" bolt through it with a screw driver slot in the top. Loosen the nut and turn the bolt a turn clockwise. Hold the bolt in place with the screw driver and tighten the nut and lower the car for a test drive.
Do it again, and again, until the free play is where you like it, the steering feels taught, and the residual "slop" is taken up.
Kind of easy, a pain because of the position, but a MAJOR difference in the enjoyability and drivability of the car when you're done. AND . . . you did it yourself!
Luck,
TC
Hey TC
No problem, my wheels are driven by a golf engine,hence there sits a radiator up front and most of the insides are exposed for airflow,Thanks I will definetely give it a go.
Cheers.
No problem, my wheels are driven by a golf engine,hence there sits a radiator up front and most of the insides are exposed for airflow,Thanks I will definetely give it a go.
Cheers.