MOT fail on steering column knocking HELP

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MOT fail on steering column knocking HELP

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Hi

Firstly in case it make any difference. It's a 1980 1600ct :D

Got a fail for it's MOT for steering column top bearing excessively worn.
It does have a lot of movement/knocking. So I've taken off steering wheel and removed the steering lock housing where this bearing is.

Question is, what do I need to get? A new housing complete or can the
bearing be removed and a replacement purchased.
Also where from and how quick etc.

Whilst looking at this I notice that the 2 rubber things on the upper column safety coupling bit look like they are past there best as does the main coupling under the lower column boot.

Hope this makes sense and I appreciate your help with this and any further advice whilst doing this area.

Thanks

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does it have a T3 steering wheel or an alternative one?
'86 VW T3 syncro panel
'89 VW T3 Westy Atlantic
'81 Porsche 924
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It's all standard T3

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Re: MOT fail on steering column knocking HELP

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Jack-the-Bug wrote:Hi

the 2 rubber things on the upper column safety coupling bit

Thanks

You must have gone to the same mechanical engineering college as me Jack! :D
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Re: MOT fail on steering column knocking HELP

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cozmik wrote:
Jack-the-Bug wrote:Hi

the 2 rubber things on the upper column safety coupling bit

Thanks

You must have gone to the same mechanical engineering college as me Jack! :D

Yep, I know's what I mean but does anyone else!!!!

I've got it sorted now, GSF seem to do all the bits I need :D
Take bits in with pictures from manual and say "I want some of these please"


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