Steering Wheel Boss Screws

[adigra]

Greetings,

This is probably a far cry, but I hope someone might have a suggestion. I took apart my steering wheel to have the boss repainted (which, as you can see in the photo, it really needed). It turned out great... But when putting it back together I managed to snap two of the six screws which hold it together. Does anyone have a suggestion where I could get replacements and/or what size those screws are?

My steering wheel is the original S3 kind:

Regards,
Adi

[garyeanderson]

The S1, S2, coupe master parts manual lists them as Bolt (boss to clamping ring) - part number EL8 and specs them as 2BA x 1.125 inch long. Over here in the U.S. they are close to a number 10 with 32 threads per inch. As far as removing the broken bolts find a person with a milling machine and let them do it.

Gary

[adigra]

Gary,

Thanks so much! That info will help greatly in tracking down something suitable. There are a few specialist fastener suppliers in the area so now I'll know what to ask them when I call tomorrow.

Thankfully the bolts snapped half way up the back part of the boss leaving quarter inch to grab onto, so I was able to get them out.

Best,
Adi

[garyeanderson]

Hi Adi

You didn't say so I thought that before you got the pistol drill out, I would offer a suggestion. Tough to keep centered on a small bolt.

Gary

[adigra]

Hi Gary,

Just thought, if you read this, to quickly thank you for your help. I found the bolts on ebay and got a pack of 25. I was pretty amazed that people list individual screw sizes on ebay, and you can get 2BA in many lengths. Anyhow, they arrived in the post this morning and look a perfect match (the head is a bit taller, but I'll just use thinner washers to avoid permanent honking). I'm very grateful for your help as I feared they might've been some unobtainable size and it was going to be an expensive specialist order.

All the best,
Adi