oval steering box - rebuild or swap??

48 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 11 Nov 2005, 6:19 pm

#427604

Can you get parts to rebuild an oval steering box - if so where and how much..? Does an early 60's unit just swap in? Any other hints appreciated, I have tried adjusting it and it has still got the wobbles.

Thanks

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Nov 2005, 8:20 pm

#427634

Did You adjust the small screw at the top???

then try the large nut or socket at the bottom???

I would just replace it with another box...

Mick motors sells new ones for $180...

I picked up a spare steering box in good condition on ebay
a few months ago....

Lee Noonan

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Nov 2005, 8:23 pm

#427635

I think an early 60s box would bolt up OK...
If the oil has leaked out of a steering box...
refill it with lithium based Moly grease....

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 11 Nov 2005, 9:31 pm

#427669

Sorry Lee
Only fill Genuine Oval boxes with straight (No Hypoid) 90 weight oil only! definately no grease!
Rob...

Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft