Upper steering column behind clock binnacle

[THREEFISHORANGE]

What model of Vauxhall is the upper column off? I know its Vauxhall, which model ( mines 2002 ).
There is slight left to right play before it turns the column. Ive already bought the uj's to replace, but this upper is still an issue.
Cheers

[m4tti]

I'm interested to know this too. Mine seems to have play in that upper UJ, I haven't looked too closely yet, but the lower half of that UJ looks like it's fabricated into the column section.

Edited by m4tti on Thursday 9th July 10:39

[Basil Brush]

It's a Vectra B column. The joint where the steering wheel angle adjustment happens uses a nylon ball. Mine had worn over the years and meant there was a bit of play so I stuck a new column on.

[Basil Brush]

m4tti said:

I'm interested to know this too. Mine seems to have play in that upper UJ, I haven't looked too closely yet, but the lower half of that UJ looks like it's fabricated into the column section.

Edited by m4tti on Thursday 9th July 10:39

That lower section is also Vectra B. It's a sliding coupling with UJs at each end.

It is a known weak point on Vectras as well.

[m4tti]

Well done Marcus!!

So that upper Uj is integral to the lower vectra B column. I can't see it listed on the usual suspects sites or any pics of it. Can't find any pics of similar columns with that square section, which can be seen if you zoom in on my pic.

Edited by m4tti on Friday 10th July 11:44

[Basil Brush]

m4tti said:

Well done Marcus!!

So that upper Uj is integral to the lower vectra B column. I can't see it listed on the usual suspects sites or any pics of it. Can't find any pics of similar columns with that square section, which can be seen if you zoom in on my pic.

Edited by m4tti on Friday 10th July 11:44

I can't find a pic of the Vectra one quickly but it's similar to this.

http://www.megavaux.co.uk/part-steering_column_low...combo_btigra_b-12512.aspx


Edit: This is the vectra one but not a great photo.

Edited by Basil Brush on Friday 10th July 11:54

[m4tti]

Excellent. Thanks very much. I'll probably do it over winter. Need to stop taking the dam car apart and just drive it.

[THREEFISHORANGE]

Thanks Marcus. Hopefully try to source one.

[m4tti]

Let us know if you find one easily as I'll want one too

[THREEFISHORANGE]

Will do Mat

[m4tti]

Did you get hold of the lower column by any chance, and if so where from?

Thanks

[Basil Brush]

A bit pricey.

http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-h0...

[m4tti]

Yeah I think that's pretty steep so wanted to see if there's any other known sources

I've found this diagram with part numbers..

http://www.amcarparts.co.uk/vectra-b-1996-2002-12-...