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Re: [T3] steering gear box death


On 14 Mar 2003 at 16:35, boinger wrote:

> my earlier steering problem of the steering shaft breaking (rusting
> through) seems to have done a number on the steering gear box.  It
> lasted through a few weeks, but now it's getting dangerous to drive
> (super sloppy).

Are you sure the problem is the gearbox itself? This would be unusual. I'd 
suspect the rubber/fabric coupling ring or the tie rod ends first, or check the 
gearbox attaching bolts and cover bolts for tightness.

If you actually need a gearbox I have several.


> Where might I find another gear box?  How much should I expect to pay?
> -- 
> boinger <boinger@qamail.transora.com>
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Jim Adney
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Madison, WI 53711-3054
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