fitting a non adjustable steering column (how-to)

[davidwort 0]

tell him to look and the diagram for the corrado column on his parts system!

no trouble when I ordered mine from Milton Keynes TPS

 

in post #2 I made at the start of this thread there's a screen shot of ETKA showing the column tube and part number, you could print that out and show him :)

Edited February 19, 2011 by davidwort

[Rob_B 0]

tell him to look and the diagram for the corrado column on his parts system!

no trouble when I ordered mine from Milton Keynes TPS

 

in post #2 I made at the start of this thread there's a screen shot of ETKA showing the column tube and part number, you could print that out and show him :)

 

I think I found the problem... I gave him the list of part numbers on the post 1. which says that the corrado column is part no. 535 419 536

the actual part no. according to the diagram in post 2, is 535 419 563! :)

if you would be so kind as to edit post no.1 that would be great!

other than that, top info mr. would you like the prices I got to update the list?

[dragon green 5]

Did you manage to get the steering cowls ?

[Rob_B 0]

ive not ordered anything yet, just got prices

[davidwort 0]

well spotted the part number! apologies for that, will change it.

if you've got the up-to-date prices stick them in the part price request thread if you haven't done already cheers :)

[perksy 11]

would you like the prices I got to update the list?

 

would be great if you could it would be great to see up to date prices

[Rob_B 0]

I'll get it up next week when I get the part number for the outer sleeve

[DANG60 0]

Just enquired about a new fixed column from vw and the part number on the 1st page has been superseded by this number 535419503h. That's for the inner column. Can anyone shed any light on this?cheers

[dragon green 5]

There`s a complete Corrado column on here

http://www.corrado-teile.de/shop/index.php/language/en

2nd hand,but complete with keys ,bargain at 40 euros

[DANG60 0]

Cheers dragon green. Cant find it in that link. also has any one come up with a solutuion for the cowls or is it just pot luck to find some

[dragon green 5]

Cheers dragon green. Cant find it in that link. also has any one come up with a solutuion for the cowls or is it just pot luck to find some

if you put corrado steering in search (on the above link) you will see it in all its glory !

cowls do turn up on e-bay every now and again,if you get stuck i might be persuaded to sell my spare cowls ! (early)

[DANG60 0]

Cool ive found it cheers, is that deffinately the right one? i.e. fixed column that fits the corrado

[dragon green 5]

That is the column,but being german is most likely from a left-handed car !

only one part number listed on ETKA, so yes it is the right one

[DANG60 0]

thanks again mate, think ill go for that.

[blaarado 0]

as the cowls are obsolete could the ajustable cowls be modified to fit or are they just too different

[Jim Bowen 1]

Would anyone on here be able to find the correct column bits from a polo i need on ebay?

 

I am struggling to identify what i need, asked a scrap yard and i got confused and failed :lol:

[Stonejag 10]

Quick one - does the key need rotating to get the lock barrel out? I have a fixed column with the release hole pre-drilled but no keys to the car it came off. Would prefer not to waste too much time on picking the lock but if I have to...

 

Stone

[dragon green 5]

You need the key in the lock, it doesn't need rotating,just the key inserted !

[Jim Bowen 1]

I've bought all the bits from Pat McCrotch's thread for this, i can't seem to tally up the part numbers with those on first page, and think i'm missing a few bits still.

 

Think the best way for me to carry on is just remove my column and start it

[davidwort 0]

I've bought all the bits from Pat McCrotch's thread for this, i can't seem to tally up the part numbers with those on first page, and think i'm missing a few bits still.

 

Think the best way for me to carry on is just remove my column and start it

 

as long as you have the inner column, outer tube, bottom bearing, spring, steering lock and they all fit together, you should be good to go :)

[Jim Bowen 1]

I'll get stuck in and probably come back for advice halfway through :lol:

[davidwort 0]

irwin bolt grippers for the old shear nuts under the column is a great time-saver :)

[Jim Bowen 1]

Woohoo, i bought the whole set of them not long ago and been looking forward to using them :lol:

[Stonejag 10]

You need the key in the lock, it doesn't need rotating,just the key inserted !

You're quite right, no hassle at all, unlike the door handles! :)

 

How does the steering lock fit in? I was expecting my column to rotate relative to the ignition switch but it seems jammed - could just be that the lock needs releasing but annoying since I only have one ignition barrel with a key and it's in the car! Could be missing some bits, I suppose...can the ignition barrel be retumbled?

 

Stone

Edited April 27, 2012 by Stonejag

[davidwort 0]

No, unfortunately you can't retumble the ignition lock barrel, it has a hardened metal cap that is pressed on and would be destroyed removing to get at the tumblers.