Steering column bush

[Jonah666]

Hi guys, my wedge is in for MOT and my garage mech. said the steering column bush is worn. Unfortunately he cant find out what car its off or where to source one - can anyone out there advise please? (otherwise we will have to get one made up)
Thanks, Tim

[Yatesy350i]

Hi mate

What model is your car. I've just done this on a series 2 350i and have the parts numbers for the bearing and bush required if its that model.

http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/index.html

1 x SBPFL204-12 Oval 2 Bolt Pressed Steel Bearing Housing with 3/4 inch insert
Option's £7.11 £7.11
1 x AI0912-16 Oil Filled Bronze Plain Bush 9/16x3/4x1 inch
Option's

• Pack Size : Pack of 1

+ P.O.A £4.27 £4.27


Karl.

Edited by Yatesy350i on Wednesday 16th April 14:16

[Jonah666]

Thanks Karl,
indeed my car is a 1989 350i series 2.
will I need both of these?
Tim

[Yatesy350i]

Hi Tim

Yes you will but it may be worth checking the size if your steering column before ordering. There's about £1.50 postage to add as well.

Karl.

[Toby Tram]

Mine is also a 350i S2 1989 and I found that my steering column was triangular in section at the point where it passed through the bulkhead. I needed to get an extra bush to sit on the column where it fitted through the bulkhead bush. The extra bush with the tringular centre is off a Sierra.

The upgrade though makes a noticable improvement.

Adi