SUBARU3 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Just found out that the VW bug, rubber steering copular, is nearly identical to the Gen 1 cars! You know the rubber disk near the steering u-joint. (Thanks Rattle wagon) I installed it on by GF with 230K on it and what a difference! The steering is tight and very responsive. I had already replaced ball joints, inner and outer tierods, but this really tightened up the steering. Cost....$8 (Be sure to use your original 4 steel sleeves. The VW ones are a bit to big.) Other VW parts. Gen 1 staton wagon rear glass = VW beetle rear glass Windshield washer sprayer = VW beetle washer sprayer GF side glass seal. (seal between front and rear window) = VW beetle convertible side glass seal. Does anyone know other interchanges?? Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAP Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 good info, thanks. dp Just found out that the VW bug, rubber steering copular, is nearly identical to the Gen 1 cars! You know the rubber disk near the steering u-joint.(Thanks Rattle wagon) I installed it on by GF with 230K on it and what a difference! The steering is tight and very responsive. I had already replaced ball joints, inner and outer tierods, but this really tightened up the steering. Cost....$8 Other VW parts. Gen 1 staton wagon rear glass = VW beetle rear glass Windshield washer sprayer = VW beetle washer sprayer GF side glass seal. (seal between front and rear window) = VW beetle convertible side glass seal. Does anyone know other interchanges?? Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Nice to see a VW part thats actually affordable in comparasion to the Subaru. Good find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattle wagon Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I have one on all my cars it really improves road feel , but sometimes your steering joint becomes loose you can tighten it by squeezing the bearing cups tight and re-staking them either that goes or the lower steering column bushing and washers wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 yeah and the cool urethane couplers can be used then hehe I am wondering if the quick ratio coupler will work then hmmmmm hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 oh yeah and also I should pull out my datsun restoration catalog and go though it again for some of the cooler stuff (after looking at the door weatherstripping again I might be able to find that in there too YAY!!) cause I have found in there rebuild kits for the u-joint half shafts in it and side marker lights for the stage 1 vehicles among a ton of other things including performance pieces like in the way of urethane bushings and stuff hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 Datsun restoration catalog??????????????????? Hmm. you have me VERY curious! Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 yeah I will dig out their sites url for ya but it's mainly a Z car restoration company but alot of the stuff will transfer over with minimum fuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 http://www.zcarparts.com/ here is the one I have a catalog for http://www.victoriabritish.com/ and here is one I am gonna order a catalog from right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Going further OT: Anything 510-ish in the restoration catalogs??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 510ish is what I may need too. I ordered the catalogs though......never know! Thanks for the links! Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 not a prob and yeah there is some 510 stuff that interchanges too including the side mirrors! heck I saw a F10 (way old datsun) before and had chrome or polished metal mirrors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailgatewagon Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 there is an f10 in a yard not fare from here hum might have to have a look at the mirrors to see if they would work on my wagon..... you know fender mirror s like the jap cars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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