Date:         Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:17:32 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Steering Wheel
Comments: To: "Arthur,Dave" <Dave.Arthur@nscc.ca>
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On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Arthur,Dave <Dave.Arthur@nscc.ca> wrote:

> Does a VW steering wheel from a Jetta, Rabbit or other, fit the Vanagon
> steering shaft?
>
> D
>




Dave,

You can view the article on how to install these wheels onto a Vanagon by
going to my webpage at:

www.vanagoncafe.com

Go to the site map and select the How-To Page. I will eventually add other
pages there that used to be on my old AOL site. You can also go direct to
the page at:

http://sites.google.com/site/vanagoncafe/vanagon-cafe-how-to-page

There are other ways to fit those wheels on. The non-airbag Audi wheels will
fit in the same manner as well. These wheels are machined to fit over a
smaller conical shaft so they sit about 3/8" above the ideal position. That
leaves a gap which keeps the turnsignals from self cancelling. You can
either modify the column the way Yoshi describes in the article, or you can
have the steering wheel machined to fit as others have suggested. There is
another simpler solution. The lock assembly is held in place by a pair of
Allen bolts. Loosen those up and you will find that there is enough upward
adjustment so an unmodified wheel can fit.

Once you have the wheel on, you will find some portions of the speedo and
tach are difficult to see. I opted for a Momo wheel instead. Adapters are
still available (mom p/n 8012). You can then add steering wheel spacers to
bring it closer to you thereby afford a better view of the instrument
cluster even with the smaller wheel.



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BenT