91 Corvette Loose Steering Column

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Dec 13, 2006 | 08:58 AM

platergd

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91 Corvette Loose Steering Column

i Have 91 Vette And The Right Pivot Pin In The Column Keeps Backing Out Making The Column Loose After A Few Days. Has Anyone Delt With This Problem Or Know How To Fix It?

Dec 13, 2006 | 11:38 AM

dizwiz24

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Originally Posted by platergd

i Have 91 Vette And The Right Pivot Pin In The Column Keeps Backing Out Making The Column Loose After A Few Days. Has Anyone Delt With This Problem Or Know How To Fix It?

Its either the pivot pins coming loose (loose loc-tite) or -more likely the aluminum steering column housing bolt holes becoming elongated. A replacement of the the steering column housing is required. The parts may only be available as salvage.

I have the same problem.

Dec 13, 2006 | 12:21 PM

scranage

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Me too. I called for parts on my 92 the other day to find they are disconinued. After I get the thing apart if I find elongated holes, I'm thinking about reaming them out and putting steel inserts in with permatex sleeve retainer.

Dec 13, 2006 | 12:27 PM

zr1fred

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You can just change the housing, but you have to remove the column to do it. I have a friend here in Phoenix (with a shop), and he sells the part for $75.

Dec 13, 2006 | 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zr1fred

You can just change the housing, but you have to remove the column to do it. I have a friend here in Phoenix (with a shop), and he sells the part for $75.

Please post his name and number. There are more than a few of us who'd be interested. Thanks.