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oval steering box - rebuild or swap??
deluxe hunter - November 11th, 2005 at 06:19 PM

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 - November 11th, 2005 at 08:20 PM

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 


68AutoBug - November 11th, 2005 at 08:23 PM

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


Robo - November 11th, 2005 at 09:31 PM

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