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Wobbly Steering Wheel
2 days ago, on my 83 SC, the steering wheel became wobbly....
I took the horn pad off and the 27MM nut seems secure. It's probably the plastic bushing that has been destroyed. How long can I drive the car like this (if at all) before replacing this part with a metal one. I've driven the car for a couple days now and am wondering whether I'm going to break something major inside. thanks |
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07-08-2002, 02:59 PM
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Hi Les, My first DIY a couple years ago on my '83. Metal bushing from our host is easy fix for $12.95. http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/911M/por_911M_miscel_main.htm Don't think it will hurt to drive it. Check steering wheel for broken spoke too.
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07-08-2002, 03:25 PM
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I had the same problem and was told I could drive it for a while without any problem. I wouldn't wait for a christmas present or anything, but order the part and drive until it gets in. The install is easy and only takes a minute once the wheel is off.
Gary |
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07-08-2002, 03:28 PM
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got the same problem. Did my repair the hard way (before I found this site) so If I were you, and you have already taken the steering wheel off, I would spend the extra $13 for the metal bushing, and drive it into the shaft and be done FOR LIFE.
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07-08-2002, 04:40 PM
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Is there an easier way than remove shaft and re insert ...this is not supposed to be X rated
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07-08-2002, 06:18 PM
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Yes
1. Remove steering wheel 2. Drive old bushing into the inside of column 3. Drive in new bushing (the $13 part) 4. reattach steering wheel Leave the shaft alone. |
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07-08-2002, 07:08 PM
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les-paul man
Check out this thread:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?threadid=64606
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Cheers, Sean. 94 911 Carrera 2 993 Cab http://www.pelicanparts.com/gallery/Sean_Hamilton |
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07-08-2002, 08:56 PM
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MANY THANKS
If you hear that it's applause....thanks, I have always opened the trunk....no more.
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07-08-2002, 09:28 PM
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1994 Porsche 993 3.6
