Steering Column loose.
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From: Midlands UK
Steering Column loose.
Damn, just as the weather is picking up and after a winter of new injectors, full service etc etc my 91 Coupe has failed the UK MOT on excessive play in the steering column/wheel.
Found the excellent thread by Gear Jammer but still looks like a complicated fix with the added pain of getting parts over here....
Looks like the Z28 will be out when the sun shines
Found the excellent thread by Gear Jammer but still looks like a complicated fix with the added pain of getting parts over here....
Looks like the Z28 will be out when the sun shines
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Damn, just as the weather is picking up and after a winter of new injectors, full service etc etc my 91 Coupe has failed the UK MOT on excessive play in the steering column/wheel.
Found the excellent thread by Gear Jammer but still looks like a complicated fix with the added pain of getting parts over here....
Looks like the Z28 will be out when the sun shines
Found the excellent thread by Gear Jammer but still looks like a complicated fix with the added pain of getting parts over here....
Looks like the Z28 will be out when the sun shines
(if your steering wheel and column moves the same)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1990-1996...item27c4db9395
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From: the confused state CT
Another problem that I see happen to the GM columns is 3 bolts that come loose and need to be tightened. You have to remove the steering wheel and turn signal switch to get at them. They are inverted torx bolts, one of which I had to grind down a socket to make it fit in the column.
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Just had mine fixed at Claremont Corvette this week! it needed the two pins, which they turn up themselves, so parts not a problem,and about 1/2 a days labour, its a repair they specialise in so you know your getting a good job done! I would definitely recommend them..
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Got the column stripped down and the wear is in the outer/upper casting. The pins are tight in the inner/lower part. Got a friend who is looking at reaming the holes and making some oversized pins. Fingers crossed, if it all goes back together without problems I could be back on the road this w/e 
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Burning Brakes
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From: Coldville
On a side note I just replaced mine with one from Ebay.
I read allot about how to take these Columns apart and was scared it was difficult.
I just took my old one apart and couldnt believe how easy it is.
Now im going to rebuild it and sell or keep it for a spare.
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Got the column stripped down and the wear is in the outer/upper casting. The pins are tight in the inner/lower part. Got a friend who is looking at reaming the holes and making some oversized pins. Fingers crossed, if it all goes back together without problems I could be back on the road this w/e
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From: Austin TX
That is a great idea to make oversize pins. I had replaced the knuckle on my 92 a couple of years ago @ 70k for the same issues but with new parts. Very expensive.. I permanently removed the tilt lever and move my seat back to get out of the car. But next time will make oversize pins..
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Well after much cussing and many hours its back together. Over size pins and the holes drilled out by about 0.5 mm. Haven't tested things yet but fingers crossed. The slack has definitely been sorted.
If anyone else is attempting this then I found a couple of other excellent pages with good info.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/general-ma...oval-pics.html
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...ck_Rebuild.pdf
I love these forums.
If anyone else is attempting this then I found a couple of other excellent pages with good info.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/general-ma...oval-pics.html
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...ck_Rebuild.pdf
I love these forums.