View Full Version : Steering Column Fitting - How long/much?
Rudders16v
28-09-2006, 11:55
I've just got hold of a second-hand column for my Williams
How much should I be expecting to pay roughly for fitting? Not sure how much my garage charges per hour, so a time of job might be a more useful answer
MatBrown
28-09-2006, 11:57
Shouldn't take any longer than 2 hours.
Mat.
BristolSam16v
28-09-2006, 12:22
For an experienced mechanic Id say they could do it in an hour, only took me hour n a half cause i put it back together but forgot to plug the speedo in! But any longer than 2 hours is taking the piss defo...
Have u checked the column you got hasn't got any play in it?
Rudders16v
28-09-2006, 14:11
That doesn't sound to bad then.... i bought the column of Mat above, he assures me its good so i've no reason to doubt him.... i wouldn't have a clue what to look for myself :?
MatBrown
29-09-2006, 16:21
For an experienced mechanic Id say they could do it in an hour, only took me hour n a half cause i put it back together but forgot to plug the speedo in!
Why did you unplug the speedo?
Mat.
1 hour job if they know what there doing .....bit tight undoing it from the rack...that rubber boot sucks ass lol
BristolSam16v
30-09-2006, 14:59
For an experienced mechanic Id say they could do it in an hour, only took me hour n a half cause i put it back together but forgot to plug the speedo in!
Why did you unplug the speedo?
Mat.
Now you mention it im not entirely sure, think I was changing the bulbs in the dash or something... Doesn't take long anyway!
I just had this done on mine, I paid a renault mechanic to do it on his evening as I am lazy. It took him 2 hours, but it was dark and he was doing with the light off his mobile phone!! LOL
Rudders16v
02-10-2006, 14:46
Thanks for all the replies, its going in tomorrow to be done, so hopefully they'll get it done in 2 hours and it'll all be sorted :D
Shouldn't take any longer than 2 hours.
Mat.
cool.
just got my brand new one so i will see if your right mr brown.
MatBrown
02-10-2006, 18:06
Things to note.
The bottom of the column will only connect to the rack in one position, if you can't get the pinch bolt back through either turn the UJ 180' or the stubby bit on the rack.
There is a hook on the column which can get caught on the air vent foam on the way out and in.
Mat.
thanks mat.
Got the column of richy and its a nice bit of kit. Glad i bought new now as i get fresh bearings to help tighten up the steering.
Hoping that the wires for the alarm dont run on both sides of this rack - or else im going to have to go disconneting :shock:
VIPERONE
03-10-2006, 11:26
its a very easy job to do imo.
shouldnt take longer than an hour
Rudders16v
03-10-2006, 11:50
Well dropped it off at the garage this morning, awaiting a call soon to tell me its done. I did tell them though not to rush, that i'd rather them take their time and be careful with everything and it to cost me a little bit more rather than getting it back with greasy carpets and stuff :oops:
katbloke
03-10-2006, 13:27
took me a couple of hours andi scratched and cut myself to pieces in way of a tip give the mechanic some plasters and tcp
Rudders16v
04-10-2006, 09:08
Well got it back last night, £50 for fitting.... the steering is now tighter than a nun's c*** :D
50 quid for fitting sounds very fair!
I got quoted some rediculous amounts!
MatBrown
04-10-2006, 15:15
Well got it back last night, £50 for fitting.... the steering is now tighter than a nun's c*** :D
Glad your happy with it. :D
I'd fit them all day long for £50 a time!
Mat.
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