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| arne |
 Aug 24 2017, 06:31 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles...  Group: Members Posts: 789 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None  |
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The steering column on my '73 has play at the wheel. When this happened on my 911 I bought a plastic sleeve from Mitch that fit in and took care of the problem. When I search for confirmation of what I need for the 914, I find conflicting info. Some say a similar sleeve, others say that only works on /6 cars, I need real bearings. Or maybe I need to remove the column entirely and rebuild it? So can someone please confirm what I need to fix this in a 1973 914? |
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| arne |
Aug 31 2017, 12:46 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 789 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
Further digging shows that a sleeve will not fix my issue.
The sleeves fit between the shaft and the inner bearing race, giving a snug fit for the race on the shaft. The slop I have is not between the race and the shaft. The race and shaft move together. The movement I have is visibly between the inner and outer bearing races. So I apparently have a failed top bearing in my column. Anyone have any experience replacing that bearing? |
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arne Steering column bearing - how to? Aug 24 2017, 06:31 PM
euro911 So....
The steering column on my '73 has play... Aug 25 2017, 01:28 AM 11tenths Ditto- tightening the bolts holding the steering ... Aug 25 2017, 03:19 PM arne Unfortunately, that was the first thing I checked.... Aug 25 2017, 03:29 PM
euro911 Unfortunately, that was the first thing I checked.... Aug 25 2017, 03:40 PM euro911 So the bearing is shot?
I couldn't find anyth... Aug 31 2017, 02:45 PM 914Sixer Seller on Ebay has German upper and lower bearing ... Aug 31 2017, 04:01 PM euro911 I did a little research on that ebay vendor ...
h... Aug 31 2017, 07:14 PM Porschef Mark, that's a lot of neg feedback. But that... Aug 31 2017, 07:28 PM euro911 Understood, Joe, and I typically try to buy from v... Aug 31 2017, 08:25 PM 914Sixer My bad, I gave you the wrong seller. It is jdmpar... Aug 31 2017, 09:30 PM arne So once you have the bearing in hand, how tough is... Aug 31 2017, 09:32 PM |
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