I had the same issue with my new steering shaft and took my steering wheel off and rotated it 180 degrees. Just don't wreck the airbag clock spring when you do it
ask me how I know 
I did a post on it with pics... Will see if I can find it.
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| Author: | DaveP [ Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Steering shaft |
I just bought a genuine steering shaft from my OPC but notice that the bolt holes for the clamps are not the same way round as the original. This means the only way I can get the new shaft is to fit is to turn the steering wheel through 180 degrees so that the recess in the steering column shaft lines up with the clamp bolt hole. But this would mean the steering wheel would then need to be removed and rotated 180 degrees. Is this right or do I need to take this thing back to OPC? Cheers, Dave |
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| Author: | white944 [ Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
I bought one recently and it went straight on same as the old one. Would be no biggie to flip the 'wheel though. |
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| Author: | Waylander [ Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
DaveP wrote: I just bought a genuine steering shaft from my OPC but notice that the bolt holes for the clamps are not the same way round as the original. This means the only way I can get the new shaft is to fit is to turn the steering wheel through 180 degrees so that the recess in the steering column shaft lines up with the clamp bolt hole. But this would mean the steering wheel would then need to be removed and rotated 180 degrees. Is this right or do I need to take this thing back to OPC? Cheers, Dave Or was it upside down before? |
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| Author: | blackadder30 [ Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
I had the same issue with my new steering shaft and took my steering wheel off and rotated it 180 degrees. Just don't wreck the airbag clock spring when you do it ask me how I know I did a post on it with pics... Will see if I can find it. |
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| Author: | DaveP [ Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
Thanks guys. It is on. Just need to turn the steering wheel the right way up! |
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| Author: | Hallsy [ Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
This is on my to do list for my 951, passed MOT fine without mention, but I can feel a little play in mine. Had previously considered JMG's improved version, but out of interest, how much are OPC charging for the original ones? |
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| Author: | white944 [ Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
About 90 quid. |
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| Author: | Waylander [ Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
white944 wrote: About 90 quid. you should have a go at putting new joints in one 
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| Author: | blackadder30 [ Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
Waylander wrote: white944 wrote: About 90 quid. you should have a go at putting new joints in one Did you manage to get new joints in one? |
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| Author: | DaveP [ Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
Hallsy wrote: This is on my to do list for my 951, passed MOT fine without mention, but I can feel a little play in mine. Had previously considered JMG's improved version, but out of interest, how much are OPC charging for the original ones? I was going to get an uprated one from JMG - only went OPC as they had it in stock locally |
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| Author: | Waylander [ Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
blackadder30 wrote: Waylander wrote: white944 wrote: About 90 quid. you should have a go at putting new joints in one Did you manage to get new joints in one? not yet, its on my list of things to do, once the Mrs stops finding me things to do |
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| Author: | flt505 [ Fri Aug 28, 2015 10:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
Hi Folks - I've never heard of getting a new steering shaft!? However, having said that, my steering was a bit loose a while back and my tech re-torqued the UJ link - no charge and problem sorted out... Dave SA |
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| Author: | Waylander [ Sat Aug 29, 2015 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
Not sure how you can do that, as the UJ's are pressed in then mechanically staked in place? |
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| Author: | flt505 [ Sun Aug 30, 2015 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
Hi Waylander - The play on mine was found to be the coupling joint just next to the outer bulkhead (ie exhaust manifold area). The coupling, that I called a UJ, was lose on it's splines, hence the play... Sorry for the confusion... Dave |
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| Author: | Waylander [ Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering shaft |
flt505 wrote: Hi Waylander - The play on mine was found to be the coupling joint just next to the outer bulkhead (ie exhaust manifold area). The coupling, that I called a UJ, was lose on it's splines, hence the play... Sorry for the confusion... Dave Never good to have loose bolts on your steering, could end up in an embarrassing moment |
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