type3 tie-rod end

63 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 9 Jul 2006, 4:20 pm

#509254

http://hosting.showthatimage.com/serve.cfm?webhost=0E72C05E-0BBF-4106-AE24930325978780.jpg

this is a pic of a tie-rod in my type3 i need to replace. ive ordered and tried to fit ones the Auto shop gave me aparently suited for 65 models. the taiper was to big on them. this is a pic of the original. it comes off the stearing box to the left. has my front end been moded? or is the auto place retarded or do i need earlier ones.

thanks for any help

[ Edited on 9-7-2006 by type3hunter ]

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 9 Jul 2006, 4:57 pm

#509274

Two sizes on Beetle (small link pin and larger BJ - with a one year 'overlap' in '68) - may be the same for Type 3

Pay your debts, CxxT

1500S Custom Title Time!

1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 9 Jul 2006, 10:50 pm

#509471

Early Type 3s have a smaller taper. They must have sold you the later disk brake front end one. If yours is a 65 it will take the smaller ones.

DH

[ Edited on 9/7/2006 by 1500S ]

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Jul 2006, 7:37 am

#509521

What year is the car you need the tie rod end for

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

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type3hunter Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 10 Jul 2006, 10:21 am

#509543

its a 65

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type3hunter Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 10 Jul 2006, 10:24 am

#509544

the actual tie rod i need to replace off the steering box in the pic has a round rubber section (for a stering damper?) before its thred. i do not know if its original but its in there.

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DallanMulley Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 10 Jul 2006, 4:24 pm

#509616

The pic is of the steering column coupling.

1500S Custom Title Time!

1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 10 Jul 2006, 4:35 pm

#509618

Type 3 steering dampers attach to a rubber bushed hole in the pitman arm. Have a look if there is also this bush in your car.

DH

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 10 Jul 2006, 4:58 pm

#509620

yeah do you mean Pitman arm or tie rod?

Pay your debts, CxxT

type3hunter Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 10 Jul 2006, 7:04 pm

#509684

http://hosting.showthatimage.com/serve.cfm?webhost=8FF096C8-A6A3-46EA-B0C567703C0E5E73.jpg

this is a new pic (up the right way) with notes on it. looks best if saved to desktop then viewed from there.
Anyway, the rubber rubber doughnut bit is part of the actual tie rod and sits between the tie-rod and the tie-rods threded end. the steering damper is there and mounted to the pitman arm a little lower than the top of the tie-rod end with a 'U' shackle thing.
Can you tell im new to VW yet?

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DallanMulley Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 10 Jul 2006, 9:09 pm

#509762

It is all part of your tie rod.The rubber is a cover over the ball part of rod and wire just holds it on.Some ends has grease nipples but later none.Good idea to put a clamp on your fuel pipe.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 7:50 am

#509889

The tie rod end you need is available new from Vintage in Campsie give them a ring 02-9789-1777 they have in stock

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

type3hunter Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 Jul 2006, 10:02 am

#509917

thanks

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 11 Jul 2006, 6:17 pm

#510027

pics are easy to resize

does anyone have a secret method for popping tight tie rods out of stub axles

i've left the nut on and flogged the shit outta it with a lump mallet but it just wont budge

thanks
joel

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DallanMulley Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 11 Jul 2006, 6:19 pm

#510028

Buy a ball joint spliter not expensive.

type3hunter Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 12 Jul 2006, 6:36 pm

#510418

or hold a hammer to one side of the tie-rod and hit the oposite side with another hammer. works great for me.

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type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 14 Jul 2006, 7:20 pm

#511306

I used a ball joint splitter today for the 1st time on type 3 tie rod ends.
Worked a treat and didn't even damage the rubber boot!
Recommended...
Cheers,
Toby 👍

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Kai.A. Fahrvergnugen

915 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 15 Jul 2006, 2:18 pm

#511610

get one of these...

:thumb

kai