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May 28, 2010 | 11:48 PM

tjb101084

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Steering wheel MOVES!

i bought an 87 Vette and was told buy the seller he replaced the steering colum. Dont know why??? But when driving if I out wheight on the steerinf=g wheel it pulls down but then like its spring loaded goes back up when I let go???? Is the colum no good?

May 29, 2010 | 12:14 AM

don hall

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steering wheel

Does the wheel lock when you use the tilt wheel function?

May 29, 2010 | 12:16 AM

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I bought an 87 Vette and was told by the seller he replaced the steering column. Don't know why. But when driving if I put weight on the steering wheel it pulls down but then goes back up like it's spring loaded? Is the column no good?

Fixed for readability.

Is it a Factory column, or something aftermarket?

May 29, 2010 | 12:41 AM

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Fixed for readability.

Is it a Factory column, or something aftermarket?

And thats the differance between 4 beers and 9. LOL

May 29, 2010 | 12:42 AM

tjb101084

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The tilt works and its a factory colum.

May 29, 2010 | 10:10 AM

coupeguy2001

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the tilt lock mechanism has a problem

May 29, 2010 | 10:53 AM

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This is common on these cars because people use the wheel as leverage to get their big butts out.

Jun 1, 2010 | 10:25 AM

MyFirst90coupe

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I have the same problem. So far I have been afraid to mess with it.

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Jun 1, 2010 | 11:31 AM

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This is common on these cars because people use the wheel as leverage to get their big butts out.

Jun 1, 2010 | 01:48 PM

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What would the repair require? I just purchased a 92 with this problem.
Thanks

Jun 1, 2010 | 03:24 PM

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What would the repair require? I just purchased a 92 with this problem.
Thanks

You might need a new circular navigational maneuvering device column.

Jun 1, 2010 | 05:15 PM

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You can pull the covers off and take a look at the tilt lock. As memory serves, there are 2 bars to lock it in. Alot of times one of the bars "slides" out and causes this problem. The other times the housing breaks and needs to be replaced. Easy fix if you have the tools and patience. Of course you can always take it to a shop to have it fixed.

Call some of the local body shops. They will have someone that repairs steering columns for theft/recoveries. Should run you about $150-200 based on what my guy tells me.

Jun 1, 2010 | 05:19 PM

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Calderone

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You need to tight some bolts from down under,im not sure but ive read about this on thirdgen.org,its the same problem

Jun 15, 2010 | 08:20 PM

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klug932000

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my whole steering wheel wobbles left/right/up/down, the telescoping lock work but it has alot of play in the wheel. i took off the cover the telescoping lock, the metal bracket going across and the large nut but i dont see what else to take apart to get in there

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