Steering column boot

BDD · 05-06-2005

What kind of "boot" is used on a GT that seals the opening around the steering column as it goes through the firewall? Are they still available?

namba209 · 05-06-2005

Those boots are available at www.opelgtsource.com. Item 3058 in their on line catalog $28.80 a piece. HTH.

BDD · 05-06-2005

Thanks, Ron.
Are there any other "boots" for things that go through the firewall?

namba209 · 05-06-2005

I'd have to check on my GT, but I've modified the engine bay for the V-6 install, there is a boot for the brake rod, some grommets for the wiring harness and hood release cable, but most of the grommets can be had at a local electrical supply house. The throttle linkage I don't know, that was removed entirely along with the sheet metal in that area, a couple of years ago. HTH.

Killer Texas GT · 05-06-2005

There is a rubber seal that attaches at the fire wall to seal the steering column as it passes though into the engine bay, also can be obtained at Opel GT Source.

BDD · 07-02-2006

To install the steering column seal, do you have to disconnect the top u-joint and drop the upper steering column and install it from the inside?

tomking · 07-02-2006

just the opposite, goes on from the outside and slips over the round opening.

namba209 · 07-02-2006

The best way to install that seal is to drop the steering column from the instrument panel and structure, then disconnect the shaft at the steering rack. Pull the shaft back far enuff to slip the seal over the end of the shaft, then slide it up to the firewall and slip it over the flange. That's it.

kent · 07-03-2006

When I did this I didn't drop the collum I just loosened the bolt at the inside U- joint this gave enough give to get the boot on. Kind of slide the shaft into the car maybe 1/2 or 3/4 an inch

05-06-2005	#1 (permalink)
BDD Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 605	Unanswered: Steering column boot What kind of "boot" is used on a GT that seals the opening around the steering column as it goes through the firewall? Are they still available?

05-06-2005	#2 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	Those boots are available at www.opelgtsource.com. Item 3058 in their on line catalog $28.80 a piece. HTH. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

05-06-2005	#4 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	I'd have to check on my GT, but I've modified the engine bay for the V-6 install, there is a boot for the brake rod, some grommets for the wiring harness and hood release cable, but most of the grommets can be had at a local electrical supply house. The throttle linkage I don't know, that was removed entirely along with the sheet metal in that area, a couple of years ago. HTH. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

07-02-2006	#7 (permalink)
tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,287	just the opposite, goes on from the outside and slips over the round opening. __________________ TMK

07-02-2006	#8 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	The best way to install that seal is to drop the steering column from the instrument panel and structure, then disconnect the shaft at the steering rack. Pull the shaft back far enuff to slip the seal over the end of the shaft, then slide it up to the firewall and slip it over the flange. That's it. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

05-06-2005	#3 (permalink)
BDD Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 605	Thanks, Ron. Are there any other "boots" for things that go through the firewall?

05-06-2005	#5 (permalink)
Killer Texas GT Senior Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Leonard, Texas Posts: 888 Provided Answers: 1	There is a rubber seal that attaches at the fire wall to seal the steering column as it passes though into the engine bay, also can be obtained at Opel GT Source.

07-02-2006	#6 (permalink)
BDD Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 605	To install the steering column seal, do you have to disconnect the top u-joint and drop the upper steering column and install it from the inside?

07-03-2006	#9 (permalink)
kent Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Urbandale Iowa Posts: 196 Provided Answers: 1	When I did this I didn't drop the collum I just loosened the bolt at the inside U- joint this gave enough give to get the boot on. Kind of slide the shaft into the car maybe 1/2 or 3/4 an inch

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