Steering Wheel Off-Centre

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The chap I bought the car from had the steering column welded to fix the wheel movement issue common on the willy.

Unfortunately, he didn't have it welded when the steering wheel was centre, so I drive with the wheel tilting slightly to the left...

So really I guess I'm asking what are my options here? Could it be de-welded and then done back up again? Or does it need a new steering column altogether, and either way, what sort of time does it take to do the work?

I read on here I think that to get the welding done is something like £30 so would it be a lot more to get it fixed?

Thanks a lot in advance for the help.

Ol

[Justin..]

My first port of call would be a laser tracking session. then move the steering wheel to suit lol

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Ah ok you think that'll be the best bet then... Haha... I like to think out of the box y'know.

What do you think the laser alignment would cost?

Sorry for the dumbass question mate.

[Justin..]

not a clue on cost, been years since ive had it done

[schakal]

like ricer boy said above ^^^

alignment will cost around 25 to 35 quid , get it done in a
reputable place though . if tyres are fooked / unevenly worn
replace them before tracking also

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Ta for the info.

I've got to get the springs changed on the front as it was lowered previously, so I guess I should wait to do that first too right?

[schakal]

Ta for the info.

I've got to get the springs changed on the front as it was lowered previously, so I guess I should wait to do that first too right?

yes deffo do it after , springs will affect how the wheels sit .

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Brilliant, thanks mate.

[MatBrown]

Steering wheel just unbolts in the middle, can be moved round till it's straight.


Mat.

[_PAUL_]

Hmmm do you think that would be the case with my problem.

The steering wheel feels "loose" and you can move it 1-2cm to the left and right before you get any sort of movement.
I had the tracking done before but it was with a cheap machine done by hand with no laser etc. It was fine when it was first done but it seems to have got worse.
The column looks to have been welded in the past.