Wanted: Steering Box for 68> beetle/type3

Hi all,

I am looking for a used in very good condition steering box for a beetle/type 3 68>. I have a 71 Notch and research indicates that a beetle (not superbug) steering box will fit. Mine has play and is leaking steering oil. I have tried to adjust with the adjustment nut to no avail. Anyone?

Cheers,

Petri

PS. Preferably in Sydney so I can pick up, but of course will consider form other areas :thumb

[Edited on 2-3-2005 by Octa]

Unless you can get one guaranteed to be in very good condition, buy a new one. I know Mick Motors or Classic VW (Pacific) can sell you one for about $200 delivered (maybe less cos you're in Sydney). I'm sure the other VW retailers carry them as well, but these two are the cheapest I've found.

I have read soem post in The Samba that new ones non-german often go bad quickly, that is why I was after original German second hand but in good condition. Does anyone have experience with the ones VW retailers sell?

TIA

TRW ones are sold by custom offroad. If they use them offroad they can't be too bad... can they? I have no experience with these units, just thinking out load.

http://www.customoffroad.com.au/partFull.asp?partid=55

Mike, that is a very good point... I am going to save my pennies next paychek and get one. Are you using a TRW on your won buggy? I wonder what takes more punishement, a lowered VeeDub in Sydney roads or a buggy in the bush??? 🙂