Re: turn signal and wiper stalk in 4KCSQ

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-06-03 13:40:13 EDT, 72074.2716@CompuServe.COM (Nicholas
C. Menaker) writes:

>Has anyone replaced the wiper and turn signal stalk on the older model
4KCSQ,
>'86 with an upgraded stalk?  I have to replace mine, and would LOVE to have
>the
>smother and more precise stalk from an 80 or 90 model, What chances that
they
>should fit smoothly?  ANy sort of modifications, or do you think that they
>should be generic and easily mount in place?

Nick, a good plan in theory, but nigh impossible to execute...the wiring
harness is *worlds* different on the 80/90 setup, also the retaining bolts
are in a different location. Besides, given the failure rate of 80/90
switchgear, think of the investment portfolio you could accumulate in the
meantime!

"Do the switches come out on their own?"

Remove the ashtray and reach under the switches to pop them up and out. Much
easier than messing with complete panel R&R...

"Well, reguarding the vibration in the front end of my 4KCSQ, I have now
noticed
that there is a slight noise that occurs when I turn the car left, ie,
loading
up the front left wheel., - BEARING  Could this be a wheel bearing going
bad?"

Conventional racecar dynamics would dictate that if you're turning left,
you're loading up the right front bearing. But anyhow, wheel brgs make quite
a howl when they're on the way out. I didn't catch the mileage on your car,
but prolly o'er 100k. Try to isolate furthur when and how this noise
reappears.

Hope this helps,
-Chris Semple
autobahn01@aol.com
Concord, NH
     '87 4000csq
          '84 4000sq
               '83 TQC