[V8] Steering column problem

[Ryandfreise at aol.com]

I have a question about how the steering column is put together. I hope 
someone might be able to answer it but it is somewhat of an oddball problem so.....

Since day one of my ownership the entire column has had some play, you can 
grab the wheel and wiggle it around. I am pretty sure it was caused by the thief 
who busted out the ignition switch. Anyway I attempted to fix it last week 
(the last guy who inspected it noticed it) and all was well for about 2 days 
(thankfully this was just long enough to get a sticker). After taking it all 
apart I found that the bracket that bolts to the dash structure is in 2 pieces. If 
you have the FA and want to see the piece in question it is in MG 4 SG 19 
ill.43-07 item 2.  The bracket looks like it starts out as 2 pieces that have an 
interlocking wedge shape and it looks like they are bonded together with some 
substance (epoxy, plastic I couldn't really tell) that is forced down through 
2 small holes in the top. 

I had thought at first (prior to removal) that the pieces were just wedged 
together and that the wedges themselves were broken causing the slop. I now know 
different. It was a PITA to take apart with the bracket in 2 pieces and I 
imagine it will be much worse as a unit. Anyway as I see it I have 2 options 1. 
take it all apart again, do what I can to remove the old bonding agent, and 
rebond or 2. buy a used bracket. Anyone been through this before? Anyone not done 
this but have ideas?

TIA
Ryan