Date: 7-15-08 06:03 From: Andres in Adelaide, Aus Subject: Left Hand Drive steering box in RHD car?
Does anyone know if I can put a steering box from a US car (LHD) into an Australian car (RHD)? Or are they different parts?
Or even better, does anyone know where I could find a nice steering box for a RHD 1974, 2002?
Date: 7-15-08 06:41 From: c.d.iesel in South West Connecticut - Darien = The Right Coast Subject: Re: Left Hand Drive steering box in RHD car?
absolutely not - very different !
and 'sport' ratio box was/is not available for RHD also
part # 32.11.2.670.002 = left hand steering box ratio 15,5:1
standard for all cars
part # 32.11.2.670.005 = left hand steering opt. Sport box
painted red)ratio 12,8:1
Sonderausstattung (special edition)
Sport Steering Gear Box not available for Right Hand Drive models
standard steering box ratio = 15.5:1
STEERING WHEEL TURNS (LOCK TO LOCK ) = 3.5 TURNS
part number for right-hand drive = 32.11.1.108.648
part number for left-hand drive = 32.11.2.670.002
optional 'Sport' steering box ratio = 12.8:1 = fewer (3 ) turns
lock-to-lock than Std.
part number for left-hand drive only = 32.11.2.670.005
number on tag on top of box should be " 7316.955.177 "
Sport Steering Gear not for street - requires higher effort turning
when parking, and not with use of small Dia. steering wheels
It's intended for Sport events where less steering input is needed
ALL STERING GEARS ARE MFG. BY ZF
..AND TOP YOURS UP WITH "SAE 90 HYPOID GEAR OIL" ONLY _________________ 1976 BMW 2002 #2743711(sorry I sold it 12/25/06)
1986 BMW R65 650cc twin 19k miles
1964 BMW R27 250cc single 15K miles
2002 BMW 325xiTouring 29k miles
1984 MERCEDES-BENZ W123 300D Turbodiesel-188k miles fein-DIESEL
Date: 7-15-08 09:16 From: Beaner7102 in Melbourne, Australia. Subject: Re: Left Hand Drive steering box in RHD car?
Andres,
I'm sure one of the Aussies on this board might be able to help you out with a spare.
What is up with yours?
Date: 7-15-08 10:00 From: DB in Oz Subject: Re: Left Hand Drive steering box in RHD car?
I spoke with a mate who has had several 2002 steering boxes rebuilt by Advanced Tech Automotive in Canberra. You may wish to call Russell on 02 6281 0866 to talk about it.
Date: 7-16-08 06:17 From: Andres in Adelaide, Aus Subject: Re: Left Hand Drive steering box in RHD car?
Thanks for the info fellas - it looks like LHD box isn't an option! Lucky I didn't buy first ask second.
The main issue is that its the girlfriends daily driver, so sending it interstate to get rebuilt is probably going to too long. Although I will give him a ring to see what kinda costs etc.
Might have to keep looking in Australia. If anyone has any leads, please let me know!
The curret box allows the steering wheel to turn with no resitance at all about 10-20degrees. The mechanic tightened it up a bit, but he said he used up all possible adjustment.
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