How Golf mk2 Steering Column Refresh

[@michaelmclannahan1165]

Can’t find the window adapters on the site yet, so looking forward to those! I need to do this job too, just one of many! Might be worth mentioning that excessive steering column movement is an MOT and I’ve failed one of my mk2s in the past for this. So not just for driving, but may be needed to pass too! Thanks for the video and making parts keeping us all on the road!

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Hi Micheal, yes you made a very good point about MOT failure👍🏼 I will pin this comment to the top! I've listed the electic window mounts this morning, due to your top comment, message me on the site and I'll post these out to you for free👍🏼

[@michaelmclannahan1165]

@@RestoDesignsnando amazing, thank you so much. Will do!

[@jeevansur9880]

Ye I got an advisory for mine. On my list of jobs as well

[@tombuster]

My indicator lever got loose, so I was looking for a steering column disassembly video, and you put me onto something I didn't realise was happening! I honestly can't imagine how my golf would feel with no play in the steering column... Great to see someone still actively working on one of these cars!

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thank you mate 👍🏼

[@brianzwuup6875]

Didnt know this was a thing.. Now i know what to do on my 40 year old Golf 2. Thanks for the detailed video. Your video`s are awsome

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@davidparker9676]

This is a job I need to do on multiple MK2s. Some of them have a lot of play and rattle. Very nice job on the 3D printed parts, excellent how-to video.

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thank you mate 👍🏼

[@avwcpr]

Thanks for this video! Absolutely A+! I was able to restore my steering column

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Glad it helped!

[@diydetail8916]

another great video has anyone retrofitted electric window switches into the door handle?

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thank you👍🏼, like on the Passat B3 or the Corrado, I have seen it before, mainly to have the 'one touch' window opening and closing.

[@ryangabb743]

Thanks for uploading this, really helpful. So in terms of a parts list to do this refurb, I need: 1. Ignition housing w/ bearing built in 2. Lower column bearing 3. Lower bush (your 3D printed item) Is there anything else i'm missing? Thanks

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thanks dude, glad you found this helpful 👍🏼 yes that list is right.

[@ryangabb743]

@@RestoDesignsnando thanks mate, I’ll be placing an order on your site soon

[@ryangabb743]

@@RestoDesignsnando thank you, I’ve just ordered the 3d printed bush from your site

[@RestoDesignsnando]

@@ryangabb743 Thank you mate 👍🏼 will be sent off this morning

[@ryangabb743]

@@RestoDesignsnando Just received it, thanks for getting it send over so quickly!!

[@1600GL]

Mate this is legendary, was about to do a steering column overhaul with the usual bearings found on VWheritage and the like, but I found that like 90% of the play in my steering wheel is caused by this exact bearing you 3d printed. Definitely ordering one from you soon! Just a quick question, for replacing the shear bolts what size bolt do you recommend? Would like to get them beforehand so I can do the quick swap instead of taking the shear bolts out and then having to run to the parts store to get new bolts for it. Should the bolt that goes through your 3d printed bearing also be replaced or should that be fine as is? Thanks again mate!

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thank you mate, the bolts you need are m8x1.25 and about 20 to 25mm long and have a 13mm head. At a minimum get 8.8 bolts, just you can find 10.8 or 12.8 then even better. One need to replace then lower bolt and nut. 👍🏼

[@aygwm]

Is this the same for the mk3?

[@davidparker9676]

I haven't done it on my MK3 yet but I do believe the columns are almost identical. They do share most if not all of the same parts.

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Like Davidpaker says, the columns are almost identical on the mk3

[@TheMrChill_tv]

Hi there! I have renewed the whole heater system and I'm having troubles putting again the left side air pipe, it goes above the steering column and looks like I cannot put it back if I don't take the column out, it's that right? Can I unscrew only the 2 upper screws and then try to fit it?

[@RestoDesignsnando]

It is only a fin plastic pipe, make it fit 💪🏼

[@droneworkcity]

where can i find that bearing? i have the ignition key with top bearing, but that other one i can't find.

[@droneworkcity]

also that lower u joint for the steering column, does that go bad too?

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Yes that can wear and have free play when turning the steering wheel, this is about up and down, and side to side free play in the column.

[@RestoDesignsnando]

The part number is 171 419 517 B AutoDoc

[@droneworkcity]

@@RestoDesignsnando yeah that looks like its it. ill have to replace everything