Advice needed please
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I need to get a new universal joint connecting shaft. The thingy that connects the steering column to steering rack with UJ’s at each end. Sorry I don’t know it’s proper name. Apparently it’s VW part number 531419951B and if anyone could confirm that’s the right part number for a mk2 without power steering that would be great.
The mot chap said I’d need to replace the steering column bearings and the U-joint at the end to get through next time.
Is this part serviceable ? can the joints at each end of the shaft be detached and other ‘generic’universal joints be put on the end as a cheaper fix. (Wishful thinking)
I’ve noticed this part is very expensive, can anyone recommend a place to buy it at a sensible price please?
Also, Maybe this is useful information so I’ll pass it on. I found a cheapish price for a steering column rebuild kit. It worked out at about £72 for all the bearing, bushy & plastic bits needed. This from an American company called “Mk1Engineering” with free shipping. The golf mk1 parts are exactly the same as for my 1992 scirocco without power steering. At least I hope they are
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Thanks in advance
Mike