When we were about to install the new flex disk at the steering coupler, I noticed the steering box was turning a bit rough. We took it apart for a look inside and this is what we found. Not good news at all.
There are bound to be a few surprises.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
More suspension work
My father-in-law stopped by last weekend and we got to working on the tie rod ends. We replaced all of the old parts and even got a chance to install some "racing red" parts on the transmission mounts. Lots of fun.
When we were about to install the new flex disk at the steering coupler, I noticed the steering box was turning a bit rough. We took it apart for a look inside and this is what we found. Not good news at all.
This kind of bearing deterioration is not uncommon on a Beetle, but it happens. Usually it has to do with something not being setup correctly and a binding takes place. If it binds and the steering is forced, especially over a long period of time, the bearings will eventually gall like this. Adjustment is very critical with these.Looks like I am in the market for a replacement steering box I guess.
There are bound to be a few surprises.
When we were about to install the new flex disk at the steering coupler, I noticed the steering box was turning a bit rough. We took it apart for a look inside and this is what we found. Not good news at all.
There are bound to be a few surprises.
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if it was easy, everybody would be doing it. that is why my son had it setting in my barn for so many years. the coins came from collecting newspaper machines that we serviced. if a machine was not working we needed some coins to try it. keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement Leland. appreciate it.
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