Floppy steering wheel
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: SE NY
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Is it the tilt or the tele function or neither??
There have been several recent posts addressing problems with the tilt function becoming loose and how to fix it. There should be a C4 Tech Tip comming soon on this problem.
There have been several recent posts addressing problems with the tilt function becoming loose and how to fix it. There should be a C4 Tech Tip comming soon on this problem.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Originally Posted by 65Z01
Is it the tilt or the tele function or neither??
There have been several recent posts addressing problems with the tilt function becoming loose and how to fix it. There should be a C4 Tech Tip comming soon on this problem.
There have been several recent posts addressing problems with the tilt function becoming loose and how to fix it. There should be a C4 Tech Tip comming soon on this problem.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 145
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From: Clovis NM
Originally Posted by 65Z01
Is it the tilt or the tele function or neither??
I'm not sure, it seems as though the sterring wheel was used as a support during entry/exit. If I sit there i can move the wheel down to the left quite a bit. GRM magazine had the same problem with their project Corvette.
I've seen this process for repairing a Z28s floppy wheel in a recent magazine (forgot the title) and it's really involved.
Is it the tilt or the tele function or neither??
I'm not sure, it seems as though the sterring wheel was used as a support during entry/exit. If I sit there i can move the wheel down to the left quite a bit. GRM magazine had the same problem with their project Corvette.
I've seen this process for repairing a Z28s floppy wheel in a recent magazine (forgot the title) and it's really involved.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 981
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From: Anderson South Carolina
Contact Tom at www.corvettesteering.com, Tom has a business thats rebuilds the steering column, your problem is most likely the pivot down inside the column.
Tom's shop is located in Anderson SC, lucky for me very close.
vettmike
Tom's shop is located in Anderson SC, lucky for me very close.
vettmike
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2005
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Floppy steering wheel!
The problem is with one of the pins which has broken. There is a left and right side. So, if you are able to pull the steering to the left......get the picture. Also, you should take care of this ASAP. Eventually that steering will spread like cancer and soon will affect the ignition key lock cyclinder, ignition harness, etc. One day your going to experience the issue of not being able to shut your engine off, or starting it. This can be a very expensive repair.
Race Director
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by Strick
Don't hold your breath on the tech tips coming soon. I put in 2 tips 5 months ago and they never showed up.
Well, that's just wonderful........
I just put one in myself a week ago. Who do we have to talk to to get the tips updated??? Anyone know?
Larry
code5coupe
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: The reason time exists is so everything doesn't happen at once
Send a PM to justardnck. He's got a great write up, complete with pictures, of the steps & tools required to repair the column.
Just found the link
http://domesticmisfits.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7142
Just found the link
http://domesticmisfits.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7142
Last edited by 6t9l4t6; Jun 15, 2005 at 06:15 PM.
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