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Originally Posted by rusnak
Scott:
I have read your posts on this thread and the John Walker thread. I thought it would be impolite of me to say that you should have left well enough alone, so I didn't respond.
I think you now have issues with the plastic part of your original bushing. If the original bushing is replaced with a new bushing, there will be zero play. The original bushing has tapered plastic guides that hold the steering shaft with a fair amount of force. I'd be surprised if you were able to get the 928 sleeve in there without damage to the plastic guides. This is the part that eventually fails, and is the reason that so many people buy the 928 sleeve. As to why your sleeve backs out and hits the circlip, I don't know. It's probably at an angle to the steering shaft, which shows in part just how much play there is between the shaft and the sleeve.
To answer your question, yes there is perceptible play in my steering wheel shaft. It is not bad unless I hit bumps, then you can hear it knocking around and feel it vibrate. I think the issue is whether you can see the sleeve rotate with the steering shaft, or does it stay stationary, and rub against the steering shaft. So far it seems most people have the sleeve rub against the steering shaft, which is why the discussion on types of grease, Optimoly, etc took place in the Walker thread.
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Not impolite. Im looking for answers, any. i appreciate the input. i only notice mine on rough roads...like if a road has a ripple, or large tar strips...i notice a small shake, or looseness. otherwise it doesnt bother me. i just always wondered if this was expected from the sleeve or if i should have expected perfection from this fix.
anyway, thanks mate