Steering shaft coupler

Dmcbrass · 02-06-2006

Anyone know where I can buy the flexible coupler that connects the upper steering column with the intermediate steering shaft, (the one that goes through the firewall), on a GT. OGTS has used ones but I'm not crazy about replacing such critical steering components with used parts.

baz · 02-06-2006

a quick search finds things like
http://www.opelgt.com/forums/showthr...Steering+shaft

kent · 02-06-2006

I don't think thats the part he's talking about. I think he means the coupler inside the car just below the steering collum, where it connects with the steering shaft. ( before it goes though the fire wall ) I need one of these also. What is the address for the german site with the new parts ? I can't seem to find it.

Dmcbrass · 02-06-2006

I found a new one at Jim's Opels forever in California. $56.00 + shipping. He says that it is a new 30 year old part. OGTS wanted $40 for a used one in OK condition. $40 is probably a fair price, but I feel better with a new one. Jim had a second one if anyone is interested.

hrcollinsjr · 02-06-2006

I tried earlier to reply from school but was unable. Anyway, I probably have one or two NOS of what you are talking about. I was going to take a picture but the batteries are dead. Later this evening after they're charged I'll try again.

Harold

kent · 02-06-2006

I sent you a pm let me know what you need for one Thanks

hrcollinsjr · 02-06-2006

Is this what we're talking about?

Harold

kent · 02-07-2006

I'm not sure if thats the right part or not I'll crawl in there tomorrow and take a look

hrcollinsjr · 02-07-2006

I may have one or two other variations. I don't think I ever found a P/N that I could confirm the applications with.

Harold

bosco · 02-07-2006

Harold,

I've replaced mine and that's probably the one he's looking for. It goes up under the dash on the inside of the car.

kent · 02-07-2006

Sorry really busy today no chance to look yet maybe after the twins are in bed

Dmcbrass · 02-11-2006

The new coupler arrived in the mail yesterday. I installed it last night by removing the steering column. Easy job and it definately took the play out of the steering. Got 6" of snow last night so I'll have to wait to try the car out on the road. After I finished the job I noticed that the turn signal lever was unusually stiff. It freed up a little after using it several times but still seems tighter than it should be. Anyone have an idea what I may have done to cause this, or what I need to do to free it up?

wrangler · 02-11-2006

did you unscrew it before you dropped the wheel? If not, it is possible you damaged it(weight oh the wheel, adjust a foot, etc). The part it attaches to is very brittle and cracks/breaks easily. If so, you'll know it all too soon. Just changing the coupler should not have affected it. Does your column have the push button for the high beams on the turn lever? If so, it is possibly that the green wire that connects to it is somehow bound.

Dmcbrass · 02-11-2006

I was very careful. Took the column out in one piece. Put the end of the column in a vice, removed the bolt, tapped the coupler off the spline, put antiseeze on the spline, gently tapped the new one on and replaced the bolt.

02-06-2006	#1 (permalink)
Dmcbrass Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 392	Unanswered: Steering shaft coupler Anyone know where I can buy the flexible coupler that connects the upper steering column with the intermediate steering shaft, (the one that goes through the firewall), on a GT. OGTS has used ones but I'm not crazy about replacing such critical steering components with used parts.

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baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,941 Real Name: barry williams Provided Answers: 4	a quick search finds things like http://www.opelgt.com/forums/showthr...Steering+shaft __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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bosco Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 494	Harold, I've replaced mine and that's probably the one he's looking for. It goes up under the dash on the inside of the car. __________________ Next stop the Twilight Zone..... 1973 Opel GT 1977 Datsun 280Z Previously: 1971 Opel GT 1973 Opel Manta

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02-06-2006	#3 (permalink)
kent Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Urbandale Iowa Posts: 196 Provided Answers: 1	I don't think thats the part he's talking about. I think he means the coupler inside the car just below the steering collum, where it connects with the steering shaft. ( before it goes though the fire wall ) I need one of these also. What is the address for the german site with the new parts ? I can't seem to find it.

02-06-2006	#4 (permalink)
Dmcbrass Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 392	I found a new one at Jim's Opels forever in California. $56.00 + shipping. He says that it is a new 30 year old part. OGTS wanted $40 for a used one in OK condition. $40 is probably a fair price, but I feel better with a new one. Jim had a second one if anyone is interested.

02-06-2006	#5 (permalink)
hrcollinsjr 2200 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Posts: 2,267 Real Name: Harold Collins Provided Answers: 14	I tried earlier to reply from school but was unable. Anyway, I probably have one or two NOS of what you are talking about. I was going to take a picture but the batteries are dead. Later this evening after they're charged I'll try again. Harold

02-06-2006	#6 (permalink)
kent Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Urbandale Iowa Posts: 196 Provided Answers: 1	I sent you a pm let me know what you need for one Thanks

02-07-2006	#8 (permalink)
kent Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Urbandale Iowa Posts: 196 Provided Answers: 1	I'm not sure if thats the right part or not I'll crawl in there tomorrow and take a look

02-07-2006	#9 (permalink)
hrcollinsjr 2200 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Posts: 2,267 Real Name: Harold Collins Provided Answers: 14	I may have one or two other variations. I don't think I ever found a P/N that I could confirm the applications with. Harold

02-07-2006	#11 (permalink)
kent Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Urbandale Iowa Posts: 196 Provided Answers: 1	Sorry really busy today no chance to look yet maybe after the twins are in bed

02-11-2006	#12 (permalink)
Dmcbrass Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 392	The new coupler arrived in the mail yesterday. I installed it last night by removing the steering column. Easy job and it definately took the play out of the steering. Got 6" of snow last night so I'll have to wait to try the car out on the road. After I finished the job I noticed that the turn signal lever was unusually stiff. It freed up a little after using it several times but still seems tighter than it should be. Anyone have an idea what I may have done to cause this, or what I need to do to free it up?

02-11-2006	#13 (permalink)
wrangler Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 468 Real Name: Brett	did you unscrew it before you dropped the wheel? If not, it is possible you damaged it(weight oh the wheel, adjust a foot, etc). The part it attaches to is very brittle and cracks/breaks easily. If so, you'll know it all too soon. Just changing the coupler should not have affected it. Does your column have the push button for the high beams on the turn lever? If so, it is possibly that the green wire that connects to it is somehow bound.

02-11-2006	#14 (permalink)
Dmcbrass Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 392	I was very careful. Took the column out in one piece. Put the end of the column in a vice, removed the bolt, tapped the coupler off the spline, put antiseeze on the spline, gently tapped the new one on and replaced the bolt.

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