My new 61 has massive amounts of play in the steering. I take it that the steering box is caput! Do i go for a rebuild or just replace. Cheapest option needed.

Dan

Cheapest option is to turn the adjusting screw in a bit, but not too far as the box will get hard to turn.

If it still has heaps of play and grabs every now and then as you turn it, then it is well and truly stuffed.

Matt it has about 1/3 of a turn of steering wheel before wheels start to move.

Dan

Check all other steering components first.
It could just be a tie-rod end.

phoar 1/3 of a turn, i thoughy my '63 was sloppy, moves about an inch in rotation.

Check that the steering box is adjusted, if not get a new one (about $250). Make sure its tightened properly as well. and like chewy said check the tie rod ends are good. Also check the king & link pins are good.

Check the rubber doughnut, too - it will allow a lot of 'slack' if it is stuffed. It might also kill you

Mmm manual required i think. The screw , is it easily visable and how do you know when it;s adjusted??

First of many Q's but i'll check all of the above

Many thanks dan


[Edited on 20-1-2005 by dannyboy67]

On my old beetle ('69) when you took out the spare wheel there was a couple of little plates behind it you could remove.. one of them, when you took it off, gave you full view of the screw and locknut thing

dan, let me know how you go,a s ive been playing with my new beam, and now i have to same play as you???

I'm having a look Sunday arvo Twoguns. See if its anything obvious etc. mine has about 2-3 "'s of play before wheels turn. Crazy to steer!

Dan

keep me posted. i am having another look next week. but mine is easy half turn each way!!!

Two guns i have exactly a 1/4 turn of the wheel. Jacked it up , only had a quick look but tie rod ends seem new(ish) and okay, rubber donut on steering a little worn but in one piece and box was covered in shite so i gave up for today! Job for the week! I hear a Corona calling!!

Dan :P

hahahha... htats how i felt. have it onthe board to look at again, next thursday or friday...

47yrs of build up certainly adds to the job at hand!

[Edited on 23/1/2005 by twoguns]

hey dannyboy... found my prob i think. my woosie little girly arms! no seriously i dont think i tightened the steering box on the beam too well and the arm that comes off the base seem to have some movement. tightened both and, whallah!

now to play wround some more withthe rear and i should be right. hope you sort yours.

2G.... cruisn' today:bounce