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On 28 Mar 2001, at 14:04, phil toselli wrote: > (67 squareback) When replacing my worn tie rod ends a > while back, I was told to use type 1 outer tie rod > ends ends, as type 3 ends were no longer available for > pre-68 cars. The threaded shafts of the type 1 ends > were too large to fit through the spindles. Being > crafty (actually just pissed and in a bit of a hurry) > I drilled the holes out just enough to be able to > pound the type 1 ends in without damaging the threads. > - I now have quite a bit of play in my steering wheel. >From your description, I gather that this play became evident after you replaced the tie rod ends. In that case I would suspect the makeshift installation you were forced to make rather than the steering box. I suspect that if you ask here on this list you will come up with the correct tie rod ends and they should go a long way toward making your problem go away. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/