Steering column to S/boss

Post by **OLD ONE** » 19 Sep 2006, 13:09

Can any one help. Just been on to Moto Lita to order steering wheel boss for bus (T3) and they don't have it listed. They want to know Dia of column and No. of splines. Can any one help with this.
I know some one said something somewhere about another VW S/wheel that fitted the T3. Any ideas. I hope so.. Thanks in hope

Post by **OLD ONE** » 19 Sep 2006, 14:06

Did a search on previous posts. Found what I was looking for ( 80s Polo& Golf)
Got back to Moto Lita.....I think I will have to get a bank loan!!!!

Some one out in 80-90 land must have a steering boss they can flog me. Even one that has to be adapted. I can use a hammer and chisel

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 19 Sep 2006, 14:50

have a steering boss they can flog me

what exactly is it? the splined top to the coloum that goes into the steering wheel?

Post by **OLD ONE** » 19 Sep 2006, 14:59

Yes that is what I am looking for. A steering wheel boss to fit the T3 that will take a s/wheel with a 3.5 in center hole, or can be adapted.

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 19 Sep 2006, 20:06

possibly butcher an old T3 steering wheel and bolt/weld new steering wheel onto it? Whats wrong with stock ones anyway? get a nice squishy one from a velle 25-30£ s/hand

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 19 Sep 2006, 21:24

Splines are the same as a MKI or MKII Golf, MKI or MKII Polo, basically everything VW upto about 1990 has the same spline arrangement, well, I think Beetles changed at some piont.
Be aware that once fitted you may end up with a load of play in the top of the column.

Post by **OLD ONE** » 20 Sep 2006, 08:02

Thanks for replies .
Hacksawbob....

I wish to fit this particular S/wheel as it holds a lot of memories for me. I have always managed to fit it to every motor I have owned for the last **years. I won the wheel many years ago in Motor sport competition, and consider it to be a lucky charm

almost. If you see what I mean

Simon

I have read some where about the upse, downse play, but I am sure there must be a way to overcome this particular problem. One thing Simon, you may know, on the original steering wheel if I was to remove all the covering (plastic Etc.) would I be left with enough metal to make a boss? Or even one of the S/wheels you mention.?

Post by **shepster** » 20 Sep 2006, 08:43

I bought a boss from Jk for a Motolita wheel about £40.

Post by **OLD ONE** » 20 Sep 2006, 09:00

Thanks. That is better than I was quoted by Moto Lita, a lot better. I will give them a call , if I get no response from hear.

Post by **OLD ONE** » 20 Sep 2006, 09:19

shepster
Just checked JK web site. Cant find any S/Wheel boss for T3. Some for T2.

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