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Jrivs82
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 Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:15 am Post subject: What size is this? |
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Hey y’all, I know this probably a stupid question but what size is the nut on the steering column. I have a picture attached just so you can see exactly what I’m talking about. Thank you for the help!
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Cusser
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| Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:18 am Post subject: Re: What size is this? |
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Hey y’all, I know this probably a stupid question but what size is the nut on the steering column. I have a picture attached just so you can see exactly what I’m talking about. Thank you for the help!
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Well, you neglected to state what year the VW is.
My 1970 VW's steering wheel nut takes a 27mm socket.
My 1971 VW's steering wheel nut takes a 27mm socket.
Newer might be different....
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Jrivs82
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| Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:37 am Post subject: Re: What size is this? |
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| Cusser wrote: |
| Jrivs82 wrote: |
Hey y’all, I know this probably a stupid question but what size is the nut on the steering column. I have a picture attached just so you can see exactly what I’m talking about. Thank you for the help!
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Well, you neglected to state what year the VW is.
My 1970 VW's steering wheel nut takes a 27mm socket.
My 1971 VW's steering wheel nut takes a 27mm socket.
Newer might be different.... |
Sorry I forgot to mention. It’s a 68’ VW Bug
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sjbartnik
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| Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:51 am Post subject: Re: What size is this? |
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It *should* be 27mm.
You can always measure across the flats with your micrometer to check.
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ashman40
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| Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: What size is this? |
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Later Beetles (‘73 or ‘74-later?) used a 24mm socket to remove the nut.
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