Steering shaft coupler

[Dmcbrass]

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]

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

[kent]

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]

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]

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]

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

[hrcollinsjr]

Is this what we're talking about?

Harold

[kent]

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

[hrcollinsjr]

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]

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]

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

[Dmcbrass]

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]

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]

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.