[T3] steering column coupling disc

[Bryon Garvin]

Is rubber or urethane preferred?  I see both as replacements .

Thanks,

- Bryon
On Jul 5, 2011 3:56 PM, "Dave Hall" <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk> wrote:
> Well, it will work until it splits apart and leaves you with imprecise or
no
> steering!
>
> They are usually reinforced with cloth within the rubber, but are pretty
> vital parts, so I would suggest you replace it anyway.
>
> I've seen some very cracked ones that were still holding on, but it's like
> cracked tyres - do you change them before they fail or after!
>
> When you replace it, get a decent one - there are some poor replicas
around.
> Remember to reconnect the horn wire across the gasket - the column bolts
and
> steering gear bolts only bolt through the rubber disc, not onto each
other.
>
>
> Dave.
> UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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> [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Bryon
> Garvin
> Sent: 05 July 2011 23:39
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] steering column coupling disc
>
> I noticed that the coupling disc on my steering wheel had a crack running
> thru it. Does it need to be replaced? It seemed fine otherwise.
>
> - Bryon, '71 Fastback
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