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Title: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Geeman on 07 August 2007, 14:30: I have bought an '87 Porsche 944 Turbo steering wheel for my Jetta.

Unfortunately, it's for a small-spline steering column. The '91 Jetta I have has a large spline column. VW introduced a 'step-up' collar at a later date to 'upgrade' the steering lock security thing, so I've been told.

I can see the collar on the column that changes it from small to large spline., but... how the hell do I get it off without damaging anything?

All help and advice is appreciated!

Cheers,

G.
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 07 August 2007, 16:34: Use a Hub/Bearing puller on it, I threw mine away but now my mate wants one - how much do you want for it :laugh:
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Geeman on 07 August 2007, 16:38: How much do I want for what?

The large spline collar, or the steering wheel?
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 07 August 2007, 17:46: The spline thing :smiley:
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: jase555 on 07 August 2007, 18:13: The larger diameter spline is just a sleeve which fits over the smaller one, was introduced in 89 I think. I took the one off my last golf to fit an earlier steerng wheel, did it using an old adjustable spanner tightened around behind the sleeve and a gear puller, pushing on the steering column. Came off ok, but I found it impossible to shift without the puller
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Geeman on 08 August 2007, 09:19: Nearly set the car on fire last night I was so frustrated!

Had a hub puller, but I couldn't get the dame thing off. Had a hub puller, but nowhere to grip the arms onto. Even ended up taking the top section of the column completely out of the car and trying.

Grrrr!

Off to a breakers at lunchtime to take out a column from an early Jetta. Hopefully I'll be able to use this small splined column with my switchgear and solve the problem that way.

Then comes the horn problem... lol
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: rubjonny on 09 August 2007, 16:24: thread the wheel nut on, then bash the column with a hammer ;)
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Ozz on 09 August 2007, 17:26: Quote from: jase555 on 07 August 2007, 18:13
The larger diameter spline is just a sleeve which fits over the smaller one, was introduced in 89 I think. I took the one off my last golf to fit an earlier steerng wheel, did it using an old adjustable spanner tightened around behind the sleeve and a gear puller, pushing on the steering column. Came off ok, but I found it impossible to shift without the puller

I did this exactly the same, old adjustables are perfect for this job!
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Geeman on 13 August 2007, 09:35: Put the nut on and whacked it a few times. Came off with minimal hassle.

Thanks for the tip!

G.
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: rubjonny on 13 August 2007, 10:12: :cool:
Have to add I can't take credit for this one, was someone else on this forum who figured it out :)
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Lewy on 13 August 2007, 14:55: Where can I get one of these collars, as I want to put my Passat wheel on the 'Dog?'
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: rubjonny on 13 August 2007, 14:59: 191 419 514 - adaptor slieve - 7.58

Or nip to your local scrappy and belt the column of pretty much any 88-97 VW/SEAT :)
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Geeman on 13 August 2007, 15:02: It's easy once you know how! :grin:
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: DarnPB on 13 August 2007, 23:11: QUOTE
Nearly set the car on fire last night I was so frustrated!

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Sorry. I had to laugh. I know exactly how you feel sometimes. I have done exactly the same thing and ended up throwing the tools in the boot, slamming the car shut and shuffling off in doors in a black mood, swearing, heading for the drinks cabinet. Only to find out we have run out of bleedinÃ‚Â´ ice! Come back to it next day and everything goes like clockwork. Just one of those things. :laugh:
Title: Re: Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2
Post by: Lewy on 14 August 2007, 09:27: Quote from: rubjonny on 13 August 2007, 14:59
191 419 514 - adaptor slieve - 7.58

Or nip to your local scrappy and belt the column of pretty much any 88-97 VW/SEAT :)

Cheers Jon