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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: keithyboy on 15 April 2006, 09:14

Title: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: keithyboy on 15 April 2006, 09:14

I could really do with a replacement as mine is falling to pieces. A standard one will do the job but, given that the newest ones are going to be 15 years old, I'm not sure I'll find one much better.

So will the wheel off a MKIII fit?

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: Mart8V on 15 April 2006, 09:55

I think it depends on the age of your mk2.  The size of the splines was changed when the 90 spec cars were produced.  Which one is yours?

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: T_J_G on 15 April 2006, 10:59

I've got a relatively clean standard mk2 one if you're interested. Offers.

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: keithyboy on 15 April 2006, 11:17

The car's on a J-plate which makes it a '91 but production date I have no idea. Is there an easy way to tell?

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: T_J_G on 15 April 2006, 11:19

Take off the steering wheel to reveal the column. There should be an adapter on it..about 4 cm long with a spline on it.

Mine a 91 1.8 Driver and mine had one.

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: barkstar on 15 April 2006, 12:46

Yours should be a large spline - about 22mm across, older Mk2s are about 17mm across. So you could get a Corrado and - I think Mk3 - wheel or a late GTi one. Barkstar :nerd:

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: keithyboy on 20 April 2006, 09:09

Do pre and post 90-spec wheels look different?

Did 90-spec cars get introduced in 1990 or would that be stupid.

I'm looking on ebay and I just know I'll end up with one that doesn't fit.

Sorry if these are daft questions I'm used to Fords where everything fits everything and Minis where nothing fits, even when it's supposed to.

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: Horney on 20 April 2006, 11:46

He he Keith I know the mini stuff is a pain. Your car should be cool with the later wheels. Might be worth trying a breakers yard so you can take it off and measure before buying it and popping it on your motor.

Nick

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: Ozz on 20 April 2006, 12:02

Well if you do end up getting a one which is the smaller spline you can take the adapter off, it just pulls off with some *gentle* pusuasion!!!

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: keithyboy on 20 April 2006, 22:44

So I can retro-fit an older wheel. Nice one.

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: T_J_G on 21 April 2006, 11:46

as i said above i have a Mk2 Driver wheel if you're interested fits over larger spline.

Title: Re: MK II Steering wheels
Post by: Mk2Kezza on 21 April 2006, 13:54

Yeah, the spline comes off with a bit of force - had to get a bearing splitter on mine and off it came. I have a Mk1 GTi wheel on mine as I love the look!! :nerd:

I think there is a how to on here somewhere, just do a search and it will run you through it.