OOOOOOPS!!!!

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 12:21 pm

i got a problem! i put my newly aquired tech 2 wheel on the other day, and when i tightened it up, i must of put the nut on slightly pissed, and its cross threaded the thread on the steering shaft.

i had to take the wheel back off and put back on about 3-4 times to try and line the bloody thing up straight (im so shit at that!!) and now the thread is REALLY f*cked!! the worst thing is, the steering wheel has alot of play in it, and it still isnt on bloody straight!!!

so, im not sure if i should re-tap the thread (but im not sure if i've got a big enough tap-and-die tool for the job!) or if i should replace the steering column?!

if i had to replace it, what parts do i need replace? and how much of a pita is it gonna be???

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 12:46 pm

ouch man, even i,, yes I managed to do this! lol

really that fucked??

i dont know what you can do,, is the thread not salvagable?? as i dont think it looks too easy to replace the steering colum

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 12:59 pm

Oh dear, sorry to hear this.

I am told the collumn is not to hard to replace (for who though?!) and they will only set you back about 40 quid. You dont want the wheel to fail at the wrong moment

. Just ask Ali to do it, im sure he will be more than happy

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:02 pm

if only i had my breaker.... could have given you it for a fiver.

im sure stu will manage, just anger and heat got him to do it probably...

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:00 pm

dark_sounds wrote:if only i had my breaker.... could have given you it for a fiver....

i could of really done with that!!!

if it needs doing, i'll have no issues doing it, but i'd just rather not!

has anyone else got any opinions?

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:43 pm

Only difficulty changing the column is dealing with the anti theft bolts at the top bracket. Mig welder usualy sorts them out, but think where you put the welder earth clamp.

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:18 pm

so you think i should just change the column completely?

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:04 pm

If the thread's completely bu**ered, I don't see you've got much choice.
Get a second hand column and change over the key barrel.

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:05 pm

i would rather than risking dodgy threads holding the wheel on

Post Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:43 pm

ive seen it looks like its been chewed on

Im sure stu can sort it though a man of his skill (see i added skill) although we wont mention the cross thread look

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:37 am

you can change a diff where you cant see the bolts yet you screw up putting a wheel on? I think you should work blind in future!!!

lol

I'd suggest changing the colomn though mate, doesnt look like too much of a bitch to be honest so just go for it

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:18 am

When I picked up my iS, some knobhead had taken the steering wheel and left an ordinary plastic E30 one on the passenger seat. Unfortunately, they didn't leave the nut!
Had to drive 80 miles just pushing the wheel on! Believe me, you don't want that nut coming loose.

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:00 am

I lost the nut too, I found accelerating was a royal PITA!

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:35 pm

yeah thats what i'm afraid of!!

i think i'll have to get a new column! B*LL*CKS....

im gonna have a go at die-ing a new thread, and if that doesnt go to plan, then i'll just have to get a new column! although, i think i should get a new column in my hands before i die the thread, as it may not work out right, then i'll be off the road!!

does anyone wanna sell me a steering colomn?! please...

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:44 pm

bump...

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:50 pm

You absolute plonker!!

I can't see you tapin' the thread mate, even if you did, by the sound's of the condition it won't look that good after tapin' it anyway

For the safeness of your own life and other's, replace the column!

You nutta!

lol

Post Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:02 am

jonbuoy wrote:You absolute plonker!!

tell me about it mate!

do you know anyone thats got a column i can buy?

Post Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:15 am

stuartgallafant wrote: do you know anyone thats got a column i can buy?

It is a shame the 5pound IS is gone

Post Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:51 am

cliffybabe wrote:
stuartgallafant wrote: do you know anyone thats got a column i can buy?
It is a shame the 5pound IS is gone

tell me about it mate! i might have to end up going to a bloody breakers yard to get a bloody column!

Post Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:52 pm

Have you actually phoned GSF to find out what it would cost for a new one?

Post Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:58 pm

I've got one, but the ingition barrel / stalk mount casting is no good.

Any use?

Cheers,
Chris

Post Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:35 pm

a couple of people have offered to sell me one, i just gotta make my mind up on whose i want!