1970 Elan flexible steering coupling
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Hello
How the heck does anyone manage to remove this U/J from the steering column ??
Mine is locked bl~~dy solid !
How the heck does anyone manage to remove this U/J from the steering column ??
Mine is locked bl~~dy solid !
- lotusposition
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You have to get the clamp bolts completely out, since, they intrude into the circumference of the steering shafts, to prevent them sliding off (if they loosen only a little amount).
I found that with the bolts out, I still needed to tap a wedge (Old screwdriver blade ? ) into the slot to try widen the clamp.
Lots of a good release agent too, Plus Gas rather than WD40.
I found that with the bolts out, I still needed to tap a wedge (Old screwdriver blade ? ) into the slot to try widen the clamp.
Lots of a good release agent too, Plus Gas rather than WD40.
Bill Williams
36/6725 S3 Coupe OGU108E Yellow over Black.
36/6725 S3 Coupe OGU108E Yellow over Black.
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Thanks, Bill.
Have done all the above and still stuck fast to the column.
Will keep at it !
Have done all the above and still stuck fast to the column.
Will keep at it !
- lotusposition
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