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Wobbly steering column!
Last time I drove the 911 (81 sc) I thought the steering column was slightly loose. It moved about 1/8 of an inch up and down, I didnt think much of it, I thought maybe it was always like that and I never noticed? Next time I took it out it moved about 1/4 of an inch by the end of the drive. Obviously something is wrong, and getting worse. I'm not driving it, because the steering going out, in motion, is not a fun idea.
how do I troubleshoot? What has failed? thanks JIM
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07-12-2007, 03:26 PM
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Search for steering column bushing...it's common.
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Thanks. I searched that and found everything.
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Throw it on the ground!
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I did the spray paint lid trick last weekend....worked well and a rare zero cost fix!
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I did the steering colum bushing replacement repair thingy 2 days ago. Piece of cake.
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07-12-2007, 07:38 PM
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Ordered the Bushing replacment...
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07-13-2007, 10:03 AM
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I guess you bought the bushing ($ and quick fix) and not the replacement bearing ( $$$ and much more work). A short length of old ceiling fan drop pipe is the perfect size to fit over the steering shaft and press on the replacement bushing.
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Yeah, just the bushing. I have various pipes and things that should fit, thanks for the info. I have a Momo Hub adapter so I will need something a little longer than the stock steering wheel type.
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07-13-2007, 01:03 PM
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c'mon by saturday - we have the right bushings on the shelf. B here from 9 to noon
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Damn saw this too late today. Thanks Dave.
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Jim 911 Mint Green "RSC" #mintgrun 911 Gentlemen's Rallye 85 Carrera GP White 2012 C63 AMG Mars Red Last edited by nameisbauer; 07-16-2007 at 07:19 PM.. |
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I had the same problem with the steering column and replaced the steering column bushing and good as new. I bought the part right here through our gracious host. Easy fix.
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UPDATE:
Got the steel bushing and installed. Couldn't have been easier. Thanks for the help everyone.
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