VW Beetle / Baja update number 37 steering box issues

This is not a tutorial about re building the steering box. It is a progress update on what I have had to do to get my bug on the road, with limited knowledge, limited tools and a very limited budget. If you want a tutorial, find a video from a qualified mechanic on the subject.

[@matthewpritchard3541]

Good video clip Bruce. I'm having the same trouble with my Beetle steering box.
Cheers

[@bruceaskin9645]

After all the mucking around and expense , its much improved but still not great. In hindsight I would have done better to buy a new one. About $400 Australian @ justkampers

[@matthewpritchard3541]

@bruceaskin9645 hi Bruce,
Funny you should mention ''buying a new steering box''
I've just done that and it's worse than the one I took off.
Couldn't believe it when I picked it up from the ''front end specialist''. He told me, drive it round for a while it'll get better (what a crock of shit) took it back 'n all he did was adjust the small adjustment screw and then tighten the lock nut.
When I saw your video you're about the only one I've seen that adjusted the big one with that nut ya welded to the bar.
I reckon that's where I'll be going....if not, putting the other one back on.
Cheers, Matt

[@Thehoelogdog]

2 minutes of my life lost forever

[@Spidious]

You showed absolutely none of the rebuild. You need to change your title..

[@bruceaskin9645]

Correct, just part of what I was doing to my own bug. Whilst I did manage to improve it, it's not perfect and still requires replacing with a new one. Sorry to disappoint if you were looking for a detailed video of how to fix yours.

[@GLMracing]

This video did nothing