Mitch Leland's Steering Wheel Bushing

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by mojarra2929

My steering wheel moves up and down and I believe it is about time for a fix. I have read several old threads about this problem and saw that Mitch Leland developed a bushing kit better than the metal sleeve offered by Porsche.

The kit was one spring, one shim or washer and the bushing (year 2010). The actual kit showned in this thread has nothing to do with the Mitch Lelandīs.

Any help?

Thanks

Two separate fixes for the steering wheel. What year is your car.

For 1965 to 1973, there is the spring and bushing replacement. This thread has interesting discussion: https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1043621-early-911-upper-steering-bushing.html

for 1974+ there is the 928 metal sleeve or the alternative bushing.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/RENI69.htm?pn=REN-I69&bt=Y&fs=0&SVSVSI=789

[mojarra2929]

My car is 1985. Any installation instructions in the forum? Is it required the use grease or other lubricant?

Thanks

1985 911 Carrera 3.2 euro specs.

[7783911]

i think mitch sold idea to rennline?

[Ironman88]

Originally Posted by 7783911

i think mitch sold idea to rennline?

Yes - that is correct.

I purchased / installed one recently (purchased here on Pelican)...


https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/RENI69.htm?pn=REN-I69&bt=Y&fs=0&SVSVSI=815

[7783911]

the Rennline isnt a 100% replica of Mitches? Ironman..how dod the install go..same process and mitche's?

[sugarwood]

[steve84]

I recently installed the Rennline steering wheel bushing and am pleased with the results. I’d add 2 points to the above-posted video. First, before removing the steering wheel, make a mark using chalk or the alike across the steering wheel and column, to show you the proper placement of the steering wheel on the spline upon reinstalling. Second, when tapping in the bushing, I used a pvc fitting from Home Depot and a rubber mallet which evenly distributed the force around the bushing.

[darrin]

Originally Posted by mojarra2929

My steering wheel moves up and down and I believe it is about time for a fix. I have read several old threads about this problem and saw that Mitch Leland developed a bushing kit better than the metal sleeve offered by Porsche.

The kit was one spring, one shim or washer and the bushing (year 2010). The actual kit showned in this thread has nothing to do with the Mitch Lelandīs.

Any help?

Thanks

911 Carrera 3.2 year 1985

The fix/kit is/was all about the new plastic bushing. Did yours not come with the bushing? If memory serves me, I re-used the shim/washer that was already in the assembly between the steering wheel nut and (then pretty much shot) original bushing.

[Ironman88]

Originally Posted by 7783911

the Rennline isnt a 100% replica of Mitches? Ironman..how dod the install go..same process and mitche's?

Yes. Exact same process for installation. Zero issues. The part solved the issue 100%.

[seafood10]

Originally Posted by steve84

I recently installed the Rennline steering wheel bushing and am pleased with the results. I’d add 2 points to the above-posted video. First, before removing the steering wheel, make a mark using chalk or the alike across the steering wheel and column, to show you the proper placement of the steering wheel on the spline upon reinstalling. Second, when tapping in the bushing, I used a pvc fitting from Home Depot and a rubber mallet which evenly distributed the force around the bushing.

Hi Steve, do you recall the diameter of the PVC you used? It's my turn to do this.
Thanks!

[Lyle O]

Originally Posted by seafood10

Hi Steve, do you recall the diameter of the PVC you used? It's my turn to do this.
Thanks!

A short piece of 1" PVC does the trick here...