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llCRAIGll_
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 Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:05 am Post subject: Where does this thing bolt to? |
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I have a 73 super beetle convertible that I've been trying to get driving and I can't figure out where this steering arm thing bolts to. Any help will be greatly appreciated. (It's on the front passenger side)
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beetlenut
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| Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Where does this thing bolt to? |
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In this photo, do you see the three bolts to the left of the strut? Three of the four bolt holes of the Pitman arm (that's the thing you are asking about) bolt up to the three bolts going through the body. So only three of the possible four bolt holes are used. That's probably what was throwing you off.
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Mr.Duncan
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| Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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jesus.
Thats your idler arm.
its supposed to be bolted up for your steering.
That really needs to be fixed before you attempt to driver at all.
Ill go take photos tonight to show you.
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JasonBaker
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| Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Mr.Duncan wrote: |
jesus.
Thats your idler arm.
its supposed to be bolted up for your steering.
That really needs to be fixed before you attempt to driver at all.
Ill go take photos tonight to show you. |
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Mr.Duncan
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| Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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I get home around 7-8pm tonight.
Me and you have the same strut/tierod/steering setup.
Ill take photos, and post them here!
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beetlenut
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| Mr.Duncan wrote: |
jesus.
Thats your idler arm.
its supposed to be bolted up for your steering.
That really needs to be fixed before you attempt to driver at all.
Ill go take photos tonight to show you. |
Yep, Idler arm. The Pitman is on the other side coming out of the steering box. OP just look on the other side how your steering box is bolted on. Same thing only on the other side for the Idler arm.
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| Wetstuff wrote: |
| ... I spend more time shaking it than directing it?! I get a pretty decent blast for 8sec. then have to shake it again. |
- Words to live by right there!
My 74 Super rebuild thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6507104#6507104 |
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