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Slight play in steering column joint
1984 924. Non power steering.
Just checking car over and noticed some slight play in the UV Joint at the top of the lower steering column shaft. The play is in the joint itself, not the connecting bolt to the upper shaft. It's not a massive amount, but enough that you can feel it if you grab and waggle hard. Is this acceptable or should I replace the lower shaft. Can I buy just the lower shaft in the UK and if so is it a 'real' porsche part for the standard 924 or a VW/Audi part ? thanks for your advice Martin 
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11-11-2003, 02:56 PM
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It is available separately. It is a real Porsche part - even if it's just pulled from a VW Audi parts bin.
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1983 944 Lux (manual) 2.5 litre 8 valve na and no pas 1991 944 (automatic) 2.7 litre 16 valve na and pas "I have only five words for you: From my cold, dead hands." |
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11-11-2003, 04:06 PM
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Almost $300 USD! For a $10 U-joint.
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Hugh - So Cal 83 944 Driver Person NOT a 'real' Porsche -- Its Better!!!! When was the last time you changed your timing and balance belts and/or cam chain and tensioner? New Users please add your car's year and model to your signature line! Never break more than you fix! |
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11-11-2003, 04:09 PM
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In that case I suggest contacting a company in Hertfordshire called Recoprop - they can make a copy better than the original. They specialise in propshafts for custom / competition machines but make one offs like that all the time. Driveshafts too. They did a steering shaft for my race car and the quality of their work is superb. £25
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1983 944 Lux (manual) 2.5 litre 8 valve na and no pas 1991 944 (automatic) 2.7 litre 16 valve na and pas "I have only five words for you: From my cold, dead hands." Last edited by Dark Skies; 11-11-2003 at 04:21 PM.. |
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11-11-2003, 04:16 PM
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All they have to do is source the replacement U-joints and repair his.
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Hugh - So Cal 83 944 Driver Person NOT a 'real' Porsche -- Its Better!!!! When was the last time you changed your timing and balance belts and/or cam chain and tensioner? New Users please add your car's year and model to your signature line! Never break more than you fix! |
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11-11-2003, 04:21 PM
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1983 Porsche 944 2.5 liter
