911 & 914/6 Upper Steering Bearing, I found a replacement - any interest? |
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911 & 914/6 Upper Steering Bearing, I found a replacement - any interest? |
McMark |
Mar 14 2013, 10:30 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I have a 3.2 conversion project that's getting a 911 steering column for the key-on-the-left. Well this column we got didn't have the upper steering bearing and new replacements are $260. I was able to find something that will work for much less. Wondering if there is any interest in putting together some kits to sell.
These are not for 914/4 key on the right columns. It's a drop in replacement and should only take a few minutes to install. If there's interest I'll sell the first two at a steep discount as long as they get installed soon so I can confirm there are no installation issues or small variances from car to car. |
0396 |
Mar 14 2013, 10:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
Yes..interested.
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laflaur |
Mar 14 2013, 11:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 162 Joined: 8-June 06 From: Granite Bay Member No.: 6,186 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey McMark,
I have a factory 6 with wheel wobble,I would like to put one in. I have the leland west fix,on my tool box,I could do a comparison. |
sbsix |
Mar 14 2013, 12:06 PM
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only the lead dog enjoys a change in scenery... Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 10-January 12 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 13,990 Region Association: Southern California |
McMark,
Interested as well....I have a NOS upper bearing (paid $160 for it years ago) but have never installed it. My upper bearing has disintegrated and I have steering wheel wobble. |
edwin |
Mar 14 2013, 07:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 20-May 09 From: Australia Member No.: 10,384 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Slight hijack on this post but your pm isn't working Mark.
I am looking to do this myself but am having trouble finding the parts needed at a reasonable cost. Would it be rude of me to ask where and how much they cost for this job? I am in Australia and finding these parts is quite difficult would it be something you are interested in sourcing and sending this way? Obviously a fee would be needed Feel free to pm if you prefer Edwin |
oldschool |
Mar 14 2013, 08:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
I may need to 2... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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McMark |
Mar 15 2013, 04:15 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Looks like I have my prototypers. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
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mharmon |
Mar 15 2013, 04:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 1-November 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,133 |
I'm interested as well.
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ConeDodger |
Mar 16 2013, 03:05 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,560 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm interested in the whole conversion. Just need the column... The steering rack... The engine... Oh, heck! Might as well just buy the whole car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Gint |
Mar 16 2013, 10:51 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm in for one.
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sbsix |
Apr 7 2013, 09:24 PM
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only the lead dog enjoys a change in scenery... Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 10-January 12 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 13,990 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, it pays to be observant. My original bearing is still in one piece and firmly attached in the steering housing. I'll need a small bearing puller to get it out to experiment with Mark's prototype. Here's a couple of pictures of the original bearing, the prototype and an OE bearing I happen to have on hand.
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sbsix |
Apr 7 2013, 09:28 PM
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only the lead dog enjoys a change in scenery... Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 10-January 12 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 13,990 Region Association: Southern California |
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sbsix |
Apr 7 2013, 09:32 PM
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only the lead dog enjoys a change in scenery... Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 10-January 12 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 13,990 Region Association: Southern California |
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sbsix |
Apr 7 2013, 09:39 PM
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only the lead dog enjoys a change in scenery... Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 10-January 12 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 13,990 Region Association: Southern California |
Mark, I'm open to suggestions about how to proceed with the bearing extraction. I thought this would be a slam dunk!
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McMark |
Apr 8 2013, 01:14 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Isn't there a tiny lip around the OD? You might be able to get away with Channel-Loc pliers. I didn't think it was that tight...
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Harpo |
Apr 8 2013, 06:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I would be interested in this as well
Thanks David |
laflaur |
Apr 8 2013, 08:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 162 Joined: 8-June 06 From: Granite Bay Member No.: 6,186 Region Association: Northern California |
I am the other prototyper,and I am in the same spot.My bearing is still in the upper column,I tried a screwdriver,with no success.I am going to go out and play with it after I take my kid to school
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sbsix |
Apr 8 2013, 09:29 AM
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only the lead dog enjoys a change in scenery... Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 10-January 12 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 13,990 Region Association: Southern California |
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laflaur |
Apr 8 2013, 06:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 162 Joined: 8-June 06 From: Granite Bay Member No.: 6,186 Region Association: Northern California |
I was able to get the original out by taking a thin screwdriver,tap it straight in,working around the entire outside diameter,another wider screwdriver,until I had a space the channel locs could get a good grip on,wiggle in a couple different directions and it came out.
Working on putting the bearing in now. |
McMark |
Apr 8 2013, 08:05 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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