Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 22:57:20 -0700
Reply-To: Doug in CA <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Doug in CA <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
Subject: Re: Steering Column "Flex"
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Sure,
The sheer bolts that go through from underneath the column go up through
those two slotted holes in the dash and into the support brackets. When its
all bolted together its solid. You will see when you put your dash back on.
D.
----- Original Message -----
From: "James V" <tornadored@earthlink.net>
To: "Doug in CA" <vanagon@astound.net>
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: Steering Column "Flex"
> On 4/5/04 20:01, "Doug in CA" <vanagon@astound.net> wrote:
>
> > Unless by "dash" you are referring to the speedo and tach and plastic
cover?
>
> Nope, I mean the entire dash. I wanted to do a "dry-run" to make sure the
> column fit back together before I reassembled the dash. That's when I
> noticed the flex.
>
> So , the dash actually provides support/rigidity? I didn't think the
really
> dash made contact w/ the column or its supports... Or does it?
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> James V
> 90 Carat
>
> > Obviously that has no bearing on the support of the column.
> > If the metal "dash" which runs the width of the vanagon is attached to
the A
> > pillars and the sheer bolts are through the angled brackets and the dash
and
> > the column and tight. it should not move much at all.
> > Or you would have to be flexing the dash sheet metal to do it, which
would
> > take quite a load on the wheel.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Doug in CA" <vanagon@astound.net>
> > To: "James V" < >
> > Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 7:48 PM
> > Subject: Re: Re: Steering Column "Flex"
> >
> >
> >> If you attached the column with the dash off, that is why it is
flexing.
> >> The dash is what gives the column its rigid attachment.
> >> Doug
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "James V" <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
> >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> >> Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 6:41 PM
> >> Subject: Re: Steering Column "Flex"
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 4/5/04 17:16, "Doug in CA" <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> James,
> >>>> I think part #24 is the sheer bolt which would be responsible for
side
> >> to
> >>>> side movement, you may want to check these.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks, Doug. But all the 3 pairs of bolts are very tight. It really
> >> looks
> >>> like the rather thin straps that the shear bolts attach to, are simply
> >>> flexing a little from side to side (I attached the column w/ the dash
> > off,
> >>> so I can see the strap move). I can't see how I could have
reassembled
> >> this
> >>> wrong... So I'm hoping someone confirm that it's normal... I just
don't
> >>> remember it being this way.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>>
> >>> James V
> >>> 90 Carat
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "James V" <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
> >>>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> >>>> Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 3:42 PM
> >>>> Subject: Steering Column "Flex"
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> In reassembling my dash, I reinstalled my steering column/wheel and
> >>>> noticed
> >>>>> that w/ moderate pressure, I can push the steering wheel from side
to
> >> side
> >>>>> about .5". It's moving the entire column, which seems to be from
the
> >>>>> flexing of the 2 support straps. All bolts are tight. There's no
> >> up/down
> >>>>> flex.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Is this normal? I often grab the wheel when climbing in and don't
> >>>> remember
> >>>>> it doing this... But I never paid attention. Just wanna make sure.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> James V
> >>>>> 90 Carat
> >>
> >
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