350i indicators

[mike brewer]

hi again been told i need to replace indicator stalk which i think is a tr7 one my car is an early 350i convertable there is a tr7 at a breakers but what is it worth car has been there for years with windows open .looked at rimmers any thoughts mike

[jchase]

Hi Mike,

The Tr7 column is different from the SD1 column in that there is no instrumnet light rheostat, and it is not a tilt wheel. Now the Tr7 one comes in left key and right key entry, and you need to get the correct one for your column. You will need to remove the cowling and the steering column to replaceit.

I would suggest ebay as a good source of tr7 bits, but these indicators are getting quite rear especially the right key entry versions. I converted my left key entry to a right key entry, and it was not cheap - total column replacement. Might be cheaper to put in a complete sd1 column - the bulkhead bearing is much better designed.

-Jim

[jchase]

OOps, just re-read my post, what I meant to say was you need remove either the steering wheel and cowling or the steering column and cowling. I prefer to remove the entire column, to avoid my gear puller scratching the steering wheel boss.

-Jim