Difference between columns? Auto and Manual
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 64
Likes: 4
From: Cleveland Ohio
Difference between columns? Auto and Manual
I pulled my column today which was probably the worst thing I've done on a car.
So I'm looking for a manual column and I can only find auto columns.
What is the difference and can I convert one using mine?
I thought the wheel was loose but it was the upper bearing. I'm not sure if it was missing pieces like a race or what but that's where all the slop was coming from
So I'm looking for a manual column and I can only find auto columns.
What is the difference and can I convert one using mine?
I thought the wheel was loose but it was the upper bearing. I'm not sure if it was missing pieces like a race or what but that's where all the slop was coming from
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 25,394
Likes: 2,741
What is actually the reason you disassembled the column? The bearings for the upper housing are "on the shelf" items at most dealers.
Looking at the cluster this is likely a '90 - '93 column and I have I believe enough to repair it, regardless of problem. I do believe I've also an assembled M6 column but I'd need to look. If I have a M6 column it would have the key.
Where are you located?
Looking at the cluster this is likely a '90 - '93 column and I have I believe enough to repair it, regardless of problem. I do believe I've also an assembled M6 column but I'd need to look. If I have a M6 column it would have the key.
Where are you located?
Last edited by WVZR-1; Jun 11, 2017 at 08:57 AM.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 64
Likes: 4
From: Cleveland Ohio
I'm in Cleveland Ohio. It's a 1991. I filled out my signature with info but it doesn't display on my posts?
The upper bearing was shot and there was a ton of slop I will post videos. The tilt seem ok then everything kind of fell apart.
The upper bearing was shot and there was a ton of slop I will post videos. The tilt seem ok then everything kind of fell apart.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 25,394
Likes: 2,741
You might very well need more than just the bearing kit and since it's apart you could likely check. If you don't have tilt issues I'd repair what you've got. If you needed parts I'm quite sure I have all. There's many that have done the column builds, since yours is apart I'd start at the bottom and do all of it, lower bearing/bushing all the way to and including the upper bearings and races.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 64
Likes: 4
From: Cleveland Ohio
You might very well need more than just the bearing kit and since it's apart you could likely check. If you don't have tilt issues I'd repair what you've got. If you needed parts I'm quite sure I have all. There's many that have done the column builds, since yours is apart I'd start at the bottom and do all of it, lower bearing/bushing all the way to and including the upper bearings and races.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski