Re: steering column issues, (long and frustrating)

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:42:13 -0500 "Allyn" <amalventano1@home.com>
writes:
> or just put a huge set o vice grips on the splined section and tap 
> outward with a hammer.
> Al

OucH!!!

Not on my Scirocco you don't... 8^)

Using ViseGrips would be a last resort, but if you find yourself using
ViseGrips, make sure you use something to protect the splines.

If the steering column won't extend, you could always replace it with the
Rabbit one.
Sometimes the metal strap gets bent out of shape and prevents the
steering column to fully extend.

HTH!

Peter

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <thescirocco@juno.com>
> To: <andrew.stauffer@cannondale.com>
> Cc: <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2001 10:59 AM
> Subject: Re: steering column issues, (long and frustrating)
> 
> 
> > Andrew,
> >
> > Sometimes the collapsible steering column, gets pushed together a
> > little...
> >
> > Try this:
> > Remove the turn signal/wiper switch, remove the plastic spacer, 
> install
> > the steering wheel, pull on the steering wheel and fully extend 
> the
> > steering column, remove the wheel, re-install the plastic spacer, 
> making
> > sure you don't push the steering column in, then reinstall the 
> switches,
> > and steering wheel.
> >
> > HTH!
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > On Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:00:43 -0500 Andrew Stauffer
> > <andrew.stauffer@cannondale.com> writes:
> > > Okay....I'm attempting to repair my nearly free 86 8v rocco. 
> The
> > > ignition
> > > lock cylinder, column switches etc were destroyed by someone
> > > attempting to
> > > turn the wheel aggressively without inserting a key.  Much force 
> was
> > > used,
> > > all parts needed replacement.  I was able to remove the 
> remnants,
> > > hotwire
> > > the car, and get it to my garage.  So far so good.
> > >
> > > So a buddy with a parts rabbit offers me the cast aluminum 
> ignition
> > > lock
> > > cylinder/switch deal and a set of turnsignal/wiper switches from 
> the
> > > rabbit.
> > > Checking a few parts catalogs I have around, it looks like this 
> will
> > > do the
> > > job rather nicely.  I install  the parts, do a quick electrical
> > > function
> > > check, everthing is working, so I go to install the steering
> > > wheel.........and there just isn't enough of the splined  
> steering
> > > shaft
> > > protruding from the whole assembly to get the steering wheel on.
> > > The
> > > splines on the steering wheel barely meet the splines on the 
> shaft.
> > > And it
> > > won't go on.
> > >
> > > This should be relatively easy.  I've replaced these parts on
> > > several
> > > Rabbits.  But it's turned into quite a chore.  I've retraced my
> > > steps half a
> > > dozen times.  Same results every time.  There's a 6mm bolt that
> > > secures the
> > > cast aluminum lock/ cylinder to the steering column.  It lines 
> up
> > > with the
> > > appropriate tab, suggesting this piece is correctly located on 
> the
> > > column.
> > >
> > >  It's as if the steering column is too short,  but that hasn't
> > > changed.   Or
> > > that the turn signal/wiper switches are too thick, but they're 
> the
> > > same
> > > "thickness" as what came off.
> > >
> > > I'm absolutely stumped, anyone got any suggestions on this? I 
> know
> > > where
> > > there's one in a junk yard, maybe I can get a good "show and 
> tell"
> > > look
> > > there, but it's not a pick n pull, so that might be tough.
> > >
> > > Please share your ideas with me!


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