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1980SCMan
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
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Steering Shaft (U-Joint) Question
1980 SC. I have the updated sleve installed at the wheel end of the column (about 4 years ago). I've never had a steering issue or slop in the wheel since then, but yesterday I hopped in the car and instantly noticed upon pulling out of a parking space that my shaft was squeeking in the column and the steering wheel was stiff - as if it was dragging on something. I turned it lock to lock and thumped the wheel a few times with my hand and ran over a few speed bumps at about 15 mph to see if it would settle back into a happy groove but it stayed stiff all the way home (11 miles). I opened up the smugglers box and shot some WD-40 on the universal joint and waited about 30 minutes then took the car out again. Problem solved - seemingly. Still fine today.
I know that WD-40 is not a lubricant that will hold up, but I'm wondering if what I experienced is an indication of wear that leads to failure. Is this a maintenance item? Should I be lubing the joint with light oil from time to time? Or is it just worn and in need of replacement? |
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07-30-2014, 04:55 PM
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I had slop on both of my U-joints and replaced them with a known good used ones. Once they joint slop they are done. I tried some VW joints but they were to weak to handle the 911's linkage.
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07-30-2014, 10:19 PM
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1980SCMan
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
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OK. Thanks. I'll see about sourcing some replacements. It looks like a pretty straightforward job. Anything tricky about it? Like total column removal? Seems to me like it's tension nuts on collars pinching a spline.
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07-31-2014, 09:25 AM
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be prepared for sticker shock if you're considering new ones!
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07-31-2014, 09:33 AM
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Registered
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Houston Texas
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I have a used set which I would be happy to sell. $50 for both plus shipping.
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07-31-2014, 09:35 AM
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I do not mean to step on toes but I happen to be looking for the upper one under the formed cover behind the gauges. Wouldn't mind doing both.
If the OP does not want the joints, I will take them assuming they fit 77!
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07-31-2014, 01:55 PM
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Wer bremst verliert
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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I just ordered a pair of Flaming River forged rollerbearing units. Wont be installed for a while, but if i recall 75 bucks each in the proper 5/8 36 splines.
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07-31-2014, 02:45 PM
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Marble Grey
1984 Porsche 944
