type 85 ignition switch R&R

[Chris Semple]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Marc Swanson

> My guess is the problem has something to do with those stupid lock
> washers that hold the spring behind the steering wheel.  I had trouble
> getting those things to stay in place let alone be pushed in so the
> spring would be under a decent amount of tension.

I've never had much luck reusing those things, they seem to deform too much
on removal to be useful again. Preferred technique seems to be to set up the
washers lightly in place, hold base of the column with your toe, and wack
once(forcefully) with a hammer onto a 22mm deep socket. It applies the right
level of force to set it all up and at the right depth.

Oh, Marc, I see you're in Hartford now, if you ever need anything oversize
moved down CT way, let me know. I run the truck+trailer empty to Exit44 on a
regular basis.

Cheers,
Chris Semple
Concord NH
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