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irishandy
04-10-2011, 16:02
Ive done a lot of work on the Williams 2 over the past year or so and now its time to sort out the play in the Steering column.
I have read on this site that most of you weld the knuckle to stop the movement - but unfortunately l have been unable to get anyone to do this as they all say the same thing there insurance will not cover it.
so I need some other ideas.... getting a new one at £450 is not an option. does anyone know if the same year 1.8 16v steering column would fit?
any ideas would be very welcome.
Andrew :(
16v_paddy
04-10-2011, 16:12
Go find someone with a welder, give them £20 & say weld that for me mate :wink:
Tell them its part of an art project for college, and that you will sign a disclaimer to state it will never be used on a vehicle.
They'll weld it then :)
irishandy
04-10-2011, 17:00
im 36 so I don't think the 'art project ' line would work.
I don't know anyone with a welder Mmmmm maybe its time I took a welding course and did it myself!
If anyone on here is scrapping a Williams I would be happy to buy the steering column…. anyone
I thought art student would work fine at 36, loads of middle aged wasters doing art degrees, lol
Where abouts are you from? maybe a local member can lend you a welder or give you a hand.
MatBrown
04-10-2011, 17:07
I have a good column available.
irishandy
04-10-2011, 17:16
Chip I have an arts Degree! I was a bit younger when I did mine.
Thats great MatBrown I will PM you :D
irishandy
19-10-2011, 11:12
Column is in and has transformed the handling! there wasn't mush play in the old one but it made a big difference in the way the car felt.
Can't wait now for a few dry days so I can take her out for a dam good thrashing!
Cheers MatBrown - some photos below off my mechanic hard at work fitting the new column. It only took him 20 minutes.
MatBrown
19-10-2011, 21:13
Nice one.
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