steering broke!

[weerickyni]

my steering broke today thank god i was parking! i think its the connection to the relay gear flexible coupling. that make sense to anyone??
the rubber bit has broke in bits.


anyone know where i can get a replacement please??

[syncroandy]

Common problem. Part should be readily available, eg. GSF.

[CovKid]

Well I hope not that common

[weerickyni]

just a rubber thing with four holes? £5!!! thats wats connecting the steering?? holy crap!!!

[CovKid]

Don't forget that the steering coumn on a T25 is designed to collapse in the event of a serious collision to protect you but all rubber perishes eventually. I don't expect VW expected these vehicles to go on as long as they have. Still, a cheap and easy fix.

[weerickyni]

bloody scary though! imagine i was going round a tight corner!! holy crap!

[CovKid]

Aye, but all part of lifes rich tapestry and keeps you on your toes. As far as I know they're not prone to breakage that easily except if old - like anything else. May well be the only time it ever gets replaced again - put it that way.

[weerickyni]

is it just a case of undoing bolts then replacing the rubber bit? or is there anytinhg to watch out for?????

[syncroandy]

They do perish and slowly develop cracks over time, MOT test should pick this up in time for replacement before something bad happens. Originally there were a couple of rivets, which may need the heads grinding off, otherwise they're an easy job, just 4 M8 screws. Use Nylock nuts.

[weerickyni]

i fixed this myself the other day! very easy job i think it should be recommended that everyone checks theres often! it scarey to think such a fragile bit is all that connects the steering!!!