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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hollson on November 06, 2021, 01:04:53

Title: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: Hollson on November 06, 2021, 01:04:53

Hi guys.

  I need my steering wheel refurbished. Does anyone know the best place to send it.  Or do any of you have a new Oem for sale

It’s off my 66 230 sl. It’s in black. Showing age and some cracking.


Thx

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: Alex D on November 06, 2021, 13:12:48

I used this place 7 years ago for my steering wheel and am happy with it.   

https://www.steeringwheelbob.com

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: Hollson on November 09, 2021, 03:18:18

Will check them out

Thx

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: zak on November 10, 2021, 19:01:55

Alex, thanks for the tip. I spoke to Bob . He sounds like a pro and he is close by in NJ.
I plan to drop my steering wheel off to him after Xmas.
Now I need to find out how to removed the wheel with damage.
thanks again,

jz

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: mBdrvr on November 10, 2021, 20:46:30

Steering Wheel Bob did a great job on mine!

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: PagodaFan on November 10, 2021, 22:51:03

I have an ivory refurbished steering wheel for sale if you are interested, for the 1963-1967 pagodas. Please email me if interested:
Fdiab62@hotmail.com

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: JamesL on November 11, 2021, 08:27:08

If I recall…
Pry the horn pad off (gently but it just clips in)
19mm socket, on an extender
Disconnect horn (think it’s on spade clips)


Mark the center position - Center or similar - before you pull the wheel. Thinking aloud, I wonder if some dotology could be used… dab of paint on splines on wheel and column after the nut is off but before removing the wheel…

Pull the wheel off

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: Pawel66 on November 11, 2021, 08:43:44

If the nut holding the steering wheel is too tight to just unscrew it, you may need a helper to hold the wheel while you are using force on the socket. I have never had a nerve to use the steering lock as a lock for unscrewing this nut - you can probably do it, but I just preferred to have a helper as well.

I would replace the spring washer. Can be bought at MB or probably most of the hardware stores.

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: dirkbalter on November 11, 2021, 15:56:01

An impact wrench works well for loosening the nut. You don’t have to yank on the wheel.

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: Cees Klumper on November 11, 2021, 19:27:18

x2 on the impact wrench. Amazing what a good one can do to undo a nut that can seem impossible to undo with the 'normal' approach, especially when you can't immobilize a nut effectively.

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: zak on November 11, 2021, 19:44:42

Thank you, gents for the advise. The paint dabs are a good idea. I think I can yank it off.
I am a good yanker!

jz

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: Pawel66 on November 11, 2021, 21:23:32

Quote from: dirkbalter on November 11, 2021, 15:56:01

An impact wrench works well for loosening the nut. You don’t have to yank on the wheel.

I did not have one at that time... I have one now, but I do not need to unscrew the steering wheel... Life.

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: David Robinson on November 12, 2021, 10:27:28

Before and after of mine

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: dirkbalter on November 12, 2021, 15:29:10

Did you do it yourself?

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: David Robinson on November 12, 2021, 15:49:04

Yes

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: dirkbalter on November 12, 2021, 16:17:11

Looks great. I am planning to do it myself as well. Mine is not quite as bad as yours but has some cracks as well. Would you share your process?

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: David Robinson on November 12, 2021, 20:22:14

Yes of course, though note I am an amateur.

Title: Re: Steering wheel refurb
Post by: dirkbalter on November 12, 2021, 21:52:16

Quote from: David Robinson on November 12, 2021, 20:22:14

Yes of course, though note I am an amateur.

Thanks,
Most of us are.  😎