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Florida_Buggy
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:07 pm    Post subject: standard bug steering box disassembly Reply with quote
I have some leaks in the steering box on my 72 standard bug. It looks like its leaking from the top cover and the bottom seal. The two little plastic plugs are broken as well.

I want to pull the steering box apart to replace the lower seal and apply RTV for the top cover, but can't figure out how to get the box apart. Can anyone help me?

Also, does anyone know what I can use in place of the little plastic caps on top? They are toast Sad
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
They are not servicable as far as I know.

Just order a replacement.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Expect to pay about 120 for a good TRW box.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hello!
Please, can anybody say me if there are different qualities in steering boxes? Because last year I bought a new one, and now I miss my old steering box... Now I am looking for a better unit, becase I want to drive my car safely Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes sir, there are definitely differing qualities in steering boxes. There are a number of Chinese companies reproducing these now. Quality is very hit or miss with those. If you want a quality unit may I suggest Ge.-Ma-Classics. He sells parts from one of my vendors which are tested and verified as the best available. Good Luck

http://www.ge-ma-classics-shop.de/product_info.php...p-181.html
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
spotco2 wrote:
They are not servicable as far as I know. Just order a replacement.

overhaul/reconditioning, some pics from http://mtm-kaeferschmiede.de, they do it also for superbeetles.

http://mtm.kaeferpiloten.de/cms/pa_anzeige.php?album=140552808&photo=0

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