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voodoo92
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 Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 5:09:47 PM
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Just wondering if a VR steering column will fit into my VN? Cheers
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lemusa
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Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 5:23:53 PM
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| should do, what do you mean by steering column tho? do you mean steering rack as well? cos not sure about that |
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Mechknight73
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Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 5:39:01 PM
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Steering rack should be fine. A VR column should be ok, as the VN-VS are fairly interchangeable. The only thing you might have trouble with would be the connectors for the indicator/dipper stalk; I don't know what kind of connector sits on the end of that one, whether it's any different to the VN.
Another thing to remember, a VN-VS lock cylinder is identical. There will be a ring around it on the VR for a VR's key transponder. Unnecessary on a VN other than to cover what would otherwise be a hole. |
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voodoo92
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Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 5:54:25 PM
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well basically, i managed to completly mangle my old wheel while trying to get it off, (and i tryed almost EVERYTHING!!!) and its stuffed. lookes kinda like a steering yolk for an aircraft atm. so i can get another column(?) from someone for 50 bucks if i take it out myself. I know that putting it in is a whole other story but i still have my old one in atm so ill reuse all the other things thats i can thats already on my current one. Im going with my brother to take it out and well see what i do need to take in terms of the steering column when we do.
Sorry for the confusing message.
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Mechknight73
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Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 11:11:15 PM
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| It's ok. The only thing you have to be careful of, is how you like the yoke up with the spline on top of the steering rack. Pretty sure there's some kind of cotter pin arrangement to hold it in position. |
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lemusa
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Posted - 19 Aug 2010 : 5:03:26 PM
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| pulling it in and out is real easy. 3 (i think) bolts holding it under dash and then a couple at the steering box. Its obvious when you see it |
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voodoo92
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Posted - 25 Aug 2010 : 10:16:44 AM
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| So do you need to get under the car to undo the column from the end or through the engine bay? And is it terribly hard or time consuming to do? Oh and im talking about taking it out of a VN this time not a VR. Im recking my other executive cause its to fuked... |
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Mechknight73
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Posted - 25 Aug 2010 : 3:22:01 PM
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| Depends on how long your arms are lol. the "spline collar" is attached at the top of the steering column, but it's a matter of comfort as to how you undo it. You could get it from either side, but it make take some reach to get at it from the top. |
Edited by - Mechknight73 on 25 Aug 2010 3:23:13 PM |
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voodoo92
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Posted - 15 Sep 2010 : 8:36:38 PM
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Gday FINALLY got a column from wreckers yard today and got it out ok. the thing is i went to get out my one and it has an aftermarket key barrel in it with a protective sheet of metal around that. i need to know how to get this out cause the screws are the type that go in but dont come out. and all the wiring to the barrel is behind the protective thing. any help would be great !!!
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VNSVLE
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Posted - 16 Sep 2010 : 01:26:51 AM
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Sounds like you have a full metal jacket installed. Not sure how to remove but as they are a theft deterrent i could not imagine it to be a simple task. Your ignition barrel will be standard and this device goes over standard.
Now I would advise anyone that does know how to remove the full metal jacket please send a PM to voodoo92 and please DO NOT post it on the board. |
What's the difference between understeer and oversteer?
Understeer is when the driver is scared.
Oversteer is when the passenger is scared. |
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voodoo92
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Posted - 16 Sep 2010 : 10:12:12 AM
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| anyone able to help out at all??? no emails yet sadly |
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andrewpapa
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Posted - 16 Sep 2010 : 8:25:35 PM
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| i have sent info to voodoo92 on how to undo the screws. i had to do my car and a mechanic tolled me how to take it off ,i had to change my ignition barrel and key for rego |
i am not a licenced mechanic but i do have years off experience fixing and restoring cars and doing them up ,i can even do-motors-up,panel betting,spray painting,electrical work. i know What i am doing when fixing my cars, i am not saying i know everything on how to fix cars but i can fix them with information and help off the internet and this site.vncommador.com |
Edited by - andrewpapa on 16 Sep 2010 8:27:49 PM |
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voodoo92
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Posted - 17 Sep 2010 : 1:37:48 PM
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i havent received any emails at all yet but i dont need them now. sorry to waste everyones time but i tryed something brave and pulled the 2 columns apart and took the insides out and switched them out. took 2 people to get it back in the car properly but now its working nice. just need a new VR horn pad and someone to wire up the horn properly. Thanks for all your help guys cause this way i have the origional (well, not really origional) barrel and full metal jacket as well :)
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andrewpapa
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Posted - 17 Sep 2010 : 10:36:40 PM
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| that is good you fixed it all up . its a hard job to change the ignition barrel and key , but it can be dune |
i am not a licenced mechanic but i do have years off experience fixing and restoring cars and doing them up ,i can even do-motors-up,panel betting,spray painting,electrical work. i know What i am doing when fixing my cars, i am not saying i know everything on how to fix cars but i can fix them with information and help off the internet and this site.vncommador.com |
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voodoo92
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Posted - 17 Sep 2010 : 10:48:42 PM
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| actually got the broken windscreen out today and the new one in in a few days. while the dude was in the car removing the old one he picked up a chunk of jagged metal from the floor and was like wtf is this from. when i told him it was from the old wheel he was more than suprissed... |
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