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'79jw
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 Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject: rubber bushing for column tube |
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Anyone know where to find one? Tried the usual BD, German, Cip, WW, etc. but didn't find one. They got them for splits, no bays. Thanks for the help.
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'79jw
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This is the steering column I'm talking about.
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'79jw
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Blaubus
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:46 am Post subject: |
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that item is for bus 52-67, not for the bay window  |
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'79jw
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:54 am Post subject: |
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| that item is for bus 52-67, not for the bay window |
Yeah, thats the problem. Can't find one for our bays.
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germansupplyscott
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| Can't find one for our bays. |
that's because there isn't one. i just looked at the parts book and there is no rubber bushing at the top of a bay steering column, any year. there is a plastic bushing at the bottom of the early column, where is fits into the base plate.
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'79jw
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Here is what I am talking about
This is from Bentley
Here is a close up
you can see I had to use some persuading to get it out of the ignition housing
and how it is orientated on the upper/ outer steering column
I hope this clears things up. Thanks again to both of you for your help.
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germansupplyscott
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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i stand corrected. i missed that part in the parts book. i believe it should only be used up to 74. what year is your bus?
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'79jw
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1974
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germansupplyscott
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the part number you are looking for is 211 415 637C, which should be for 72-74. might be pretty difficult to find.
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'79jw
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I thought you might say that. I knew I should have ran inside to check if I could find a replacement before I dug it out so harshly  . Damn thing didn't want to come out with lube and all. Oh well, there are a few bays at my local pick n pull might check there. Or put an ad in the classifieds. Thanks alot for your help Scott.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: rubber bushing for column tube |
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| I unfortunately find myself in the position of needing a new bushing for my 71 Bay, similar to the OP. So far no luck in finding one. If anyone has suggestions I’m all ears. Thanks |
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aeromech
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| Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: rubber bushing for column tube |
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Be creative. Make one. I believe it’s purpose is to electrically insulate the horn
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| Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:10 pm Post subject: Re: rubber bushing for column tube |
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avery’s, busted bus, way out salvage, bus co, interstate, etc.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: rubber bushing for column tube |
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get creative, go used thru the sources mentioned or use Google https://www.oemclassicparts.com/vw-baywindow/baywi...bay_12838/
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| Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:04 pm Post subject: Re: rubber bushing for column tube |
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+1 for busted bus. Super responsive via text and able to find the metal equivalent for my 79 bus when nobody else carried it that I could find. Best of luck.
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