New Stearing Wheel

[Assa]

Sorry that this is a duplicate of something I posted in the newbie forum, but I've not had any response there and hope i can get some here.

 

The grip on my stearing wheel is worn to the point where it is uncomfortable to use over a long drive.

I can't find any appropriate grip replacements, and besides don't think it would look very good.

However, replacing the whole stearing wheel would no doubt have to be a job for an expert (I'm not touching the airbag)

and therefore quite expensive.

 

Can anyone advise?

 

Thanks,

 

Assa

[Bigjeeze]

Apart from sourcing a new steering wheel it isn't a difficult job. You do need to buy a new centre nut and washer - but aprt from that it's very straightforward. I have done it on my Mk1 - but not on a Mark 2 - although I think all is the same - The Haynes manual talks you through it quite well.

 

 

Regards

 

BJ

[Assa]

Apart from sourcing a new steering wheel it isn't a difficult job. You do need to buy a new centre nut and washer - but aprt from that it's very straightforward. I have done it on my Mk1 - but not on a Mark 2 - although I think all is the same - The Haynes manual talks you through it quite well.

 

 

Regards

 

BJ

 

Thanks BJ. I had been looking to get a Haynes manual but was put off by the fact the only one available was for the MkI. I suppose if the MkII was only a face-lift then the machanics will be the same so it should be OK. I'll look into it (I've seen some stearing wheels on E-Bay so may take the plunge).

 

Assa