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> 911 & 914/6 Upper Steering Bearing, I found a replacement - any interest?
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post Apr 2 2018, 06:25 AM
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I do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)

Anybody else want one at $60 shipped?
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post Apr 2 2018, 07:31 AM
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I'll try one for my 911. Also need a crank position sensor if you still have. PM me thanks
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post Apr 2 2018, 10:28 AM
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DB9146, the OE upper steering bearing does not cure any steering wheel movement if you have some "slop" in the steering, as far as a 914-6 goes.

McMark's bearing works perfectly and it cured my wobble. I can't believe it's already been 5 years since I commented on this thread.
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post Apr 2 2018, 12:52 PM
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Yes, since I bought mine several years ago, I have had more movement in mine than I like.

If replacing the OE upper steering bearing doesn't fix it, then I wonder what that bearing is for? What is it "bearing" against?

I only considered going the OE route because I thought it a better solution for me since there is no shim fitting needed and I really have no access to an metal other than what I can buy at the local hardware store.


McMark replied to my post this morning 1st thing and got back to me with the price, so kudos to McMark for speed!
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post Apr 2 2018, 02:52 PM
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The OE bearing just centers the steering column. You would think it would also take care of the movement as well.

McMark's bearing not only fixes the issue, but at $60 it's substantially cheaper than the Porsche OE upper steering bearing!

The hardest part of this fix is putting all the plastic steering column cover pieces back in place.
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post Jan 18 2019, 04:23 PM
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Does anyone know the retrofit part number on these? I am waiting to hear back from mcmark.. If anyone else knows I would appreciate it..
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post Jan 18 2019, 04:35 PM
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I think it’s a shim and a bearing to replace the oem bearing. I could use one too.
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