what to do to prevent my steering shaft from moving

[weldvair]

i have a 1971 Ghia that has a steering column that moves around. I called KGP&R & ordered a
new bearing. It did not help........it looks like I need a bushing to go over the steering shaft
but, It is not used in a 1971.

i made a bushing out of 20 gauge sheet metal but, I need some way of holding it in place
it looks like one made out of 18 gauge might be better.

i do not know what to do - any suggestions.....Don

[Ol'fogasaurus]

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=450373 You might find something here.

http://www.socalautoparts.com/product_i ... ia-p-12926

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s02nPu194KM This video should do it for you.

Lee

[weldvair]

thanks for the replies but, the video is for a 1970 mine is different....1971 which is different.
My bearing is loose on the shaft.

Any other ideas.

don

[Ol'fogasaurus]

I have a '71 also. I didn't know of the difference.

http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Steering-S ... 3-559a.htm

There is a fair amount of discussion on this problem on the web but I couldn't find another video on this specifically.

Lee

[weldvair]

Problem solved.....I jb welded the sleeve I make thus, reducing the bearing id.

Thanks for the help - don