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steering box replacement-what to do
chellejohno - February 23rd, 2011 at 07:56 PM

hi guys,
i need to replace my steering box real soon, whats the best way to go?
Are they available new? What are reco ones like and where do i get one.
i noticed wayne penrose has got a new genuine one at $1100, are they worth that sort of money? wasn't planning on tripling the value of my bus by replacing the box!:crazy:

any help would be appreciated.
cheers johno

pod - February 23rd, 2011 at 09:22 PM

=4728&filter_by=-1&sort_by=view_count]http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/search2?keywords=steering+box&locatio...

4kombiswilldo - February 26th, 2011 at 08:17 PM

also try a guy called dave on 9414 985 073 or bob at volkscare adelaide is a machinist and does rebuilds.
cheers

gaz58t2 - February 27th, 2011 at 11:41 AM

Hi
For that sort of money why not make the most of the exchange rate and go rack and pinion from creative engineering in the UK
Just a tought
Gaz

chellejohno - March 6th, 2011 at 05:38 PM

thanks for the replies guys, the creative setup doesn't seem to be for 73-79 busses, or am i missing something:crazy:

greedy53 - May 13th, 2011 at 07:46 AM

first make sure it's the box, i have just had the drag replaced link and what a bloody great fix, also filled the box with bearing grease just take the nippel end of poke it in the filler hole and pump it will displace the oil if any out

68AutoBug - May 13th, 2011 at 10:52 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by chellejohno
hi guys,
i need to replace my steering box real soon, whats the best way to go?
Are they available new? What are reco ones like and where do i get one.
i noticed wayne penrose has got a new genuine one at $1100, are they worth that sort of money? wasn't planning on tripling the value of my bus by replacing the box!:crazy:

any help would be appreciated.
cheers johno


So You have a KOMBI - Bus... ??

steering boxes got more expensive as they were changed on later models..

I'm sure You can pick up a good used one

they do have adjusters on steering boxes.....

Your tie rod ends NOT worn???


LEE




Have You adjusted the box???

chellejohno - May 14th, 2011 at 09:03 AM

Thanks for all the advice guys, i've just sourced one from vw heritage in the UK. a new one for about $590 delivered. Fitted it along with new draglink and pivot pin, i can actually take one hand safely off the steering wheel now! i cant believe the difference. these guys were great to deal with, paid for it on Thursday, arrived at my place Tuesday morning.
cheers Johno