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Steering column to S/boss
Posted: 19 Sep 2006, 13:09
by OLD ONE
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
: Steering column to S/ boss
Posted: 19 Sep 2006, 14:06
by OLD ONE
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
Posted: 19 Sep 2006, 14:50
by Hacksawbob
have a steering boss they can flog me
what exactly is it? the splined top to the coloum that goes into the steering wheel?
Steering column to S/boss
Posted: 19 Sep 2006, 14:59
by OLD ONE
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.
Posted: 19 Sep 2006, 20:06
by Hacksawbob
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
Posted: 19 Sep 2006, 21:24
by Simon Baxter
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.
Steering column to S/boss
Posted: 20 Sep 2006, 08:02
by OLD ONE
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.?
Posted: 20 Sep 2006, 08:43
by shepster
I bought a boss from Jk for a Motolita wheel about £40.
Steering column to S/boss
Posted: 20 Sep 2006, 09:00
by OLD ONE
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.
Steering column to S/boss
Posted: 20 Sep 2006, 09:19
by OLD ONE
shepster
Just checked JK web site. Cant find any S/Wheel boss for T3. Some for T2.