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| Tiger |
help needed.. steering boxhey guys. i have just discovered that i need a new steering box for freckLes. freckLes is a '71 kombi panel van with a steering box thats on its way out.. trouble is its a cast iron one. i know they only made these for about two years.. so i figure they'd be as rare as hens teeth.any one got one? just kicking around.. collecting dust... any info on the above would be appreciated. or info on what i can do.. get the old one reconditioned perhaps.. rOOster. |
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| shaven |
rOOster...
contact robk @ www.dsk.com.au he will help u out with this... one of the best. he builds them. matt |
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| Tiger |
shaven... if this works out.. i'll Knight you.
thanks. rOOster. |
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| Brookie |
Re: help needed.. steering box
What is your chassis Number- both if it has two.? |
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| Brookie |
The part No. VW number 214 415 049 on your steering is late bay to 1979.
and are available new from VW Heritage in UK Steering box RHD 1973-79 NEW inc surcharge £50.00+ [214-415-049/H] £353.75 Give them your box and you get £50 back. Rather you stayed in WA but your box is not "odd" and you should be able to get one fairly easily. I think my 72 panel is the same but only just back home so will check when I can get underneath. ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| Tiger |
crikey brookie. you are worth your weight in kombi love. thanks pal. you're a star.
but now i'm confused as to how a 71 kombi has a late steering box!! unless its been chopped.! bummer if so. but at least it can be fixed. i just got you pm also. thanks again. i've not had it looked at, so the one i have may just need a tweek. fingers crossed.. rOOster. |
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| Brookie |
Have idea early bay -late 67 to late 69 which had different beam , brakes etc had what is called early box. 70+ had late box.
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| splitfamily4tune8* |
just pulled the steering box off the 69 and the vw part number is...
214-415-049 E......has a plate on the side with a serial number and 8/68 date..... part number 214-415-049 H is the late '72 to late '79 RHD...... part number is exactly the same, just the H or E designates early or late bay by the looks..... have you pulled the old box to see the plate cos i reckon yours might have the 'E' designation..... cheers peter |
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| Tiger |
hey guys. thanks for your efforts on this issue. but.. i have an 'F' after the vw number. so the part is VW 214 415 049 F.
not sure if i'm back to square one now or not. rOOster |
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| Brookie |
No you are still OK 214 415 049FEX STEERING BOX T2 68-72 (EXCHANGE) This is from stock list at one of our Recommended Suppliers Stokers Siding Garage. This is our link http://thekombikonnection.myfreeforum.org/about137.html This is link to front end parts list-just scroll down to your part no. http://www.stokersvwparts.com.au/..._front_end/new_front_end_all.html If you have to contact them don't forget to say you found it on Kombi Konnection ------------------------------------------- |
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| splitfamily4tune8* |
rOOster......is that part number on the rivetted plate?
peter |
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| Tiger |
yea. it is. | ||
| splitfamily4tune8* |
ok...mine shows a vw (in a circle) followed by a number and below, a ZE in a circle followed by another part number....is that the same on your plate?...if so, whats the ZE number?
peter |
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| Tiger |
the ze number is 812995510
there is another number. stamped on by hand & stencil.. thats i think it says FABR 876057 ] - the ] looks like a reverse C hope that helps |
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| splitfamily4tune8* |
hhmmmm....that ZE number is nearly exactly the same as mine.......only thing is mine has a '2' at the end after the 5510..so it reads.....8129955102......does the stamped number have 2 separate panels....cos in the 2nd panel mine reads 8/68, DOM i think......
have you cleaned the plate completely?.......maybe the F could be an E....considering the 2 was missed on the other part number..... reckon we're close......DAMN CLOSE!!! peter |
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| Tiger |
ok. after having another look. the cleaner has worked better during the wait..
it's defo an F so VW Nr 214 415 049 F the ZE/F Nr 8129 955 106 the stamped (in two parts) 8760470 170 |
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| splitfamily4tune8* |
aahhh gooodd...........reckon the '170' is the og build date, Jan 1970.....the ZE is sequential by the looks.........so it looks to me like they are the same box......www.thesamba.com have rebuilt 68-72 boxes (LHD) for US$625.....email me with what you reckon is a fair price for this one......i'm not going to be stupid about it.........
peter |
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| Tiger |
crikey. at this point then, i've got to look at the cheaper option of an overhaul.
i got this reply from a company in sydney. Hi Charlie, We could look at overhauling your old steering box (case hardening permitting) – last cost approx $275 incl. GST. Regards, Rohan i'll email him again and see what the crack is before i dismiss yours tho. dont sell it on just yet. thanks for your efforts for now. rOOster. |
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| splitfamily4tune8* |
i reckon US$600 is a bit (read LOT) stupid....i've emailed you with a bit more reasonable price
peter |
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| splitfamily4tune8* |
many thanks rOOster.......box on its way when you tell me your addy 
cheers peter |
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| Tiger |
two thumb fresh fella..
rOOster |
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