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Post by mattsdafs on Jan 22, 2013 6:51:48 GMT
Looking for a steering wheel for Dorothy as her`s has split/cracks...this is the only thing that`s stopping me from taking her for an mot  ...pics to follow  |
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Post by Kenr on Jan 22, 2013 7:36:21 GMT
Matt, can they not just be filled and painted as I seem to recall this being done in one of the classic car mags last year.
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Post by pauldaf44 on Jan 22, 2013 8:38:30 GMT
Splits and cracks shouldn't be a problem for the MOT as long as the metal interior is intact and it doesn't flex in your hands. Both Bruce and Gladys had cracked steering wheels which went through 3 MOTs at 3 different testing stations with not so much as an advisory for it. Bruce's really is quite bad as well. See the chunk missing on the right hand side?  |
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Post by macplaxton on Jan 22, 2013 12:03:50 GMT
Now stop making excuses and get it down the test station!  Note: This matter was subject to a Service Bulletin and steering wheels were to be replaced FOC up to five years after delivery date. Stocks of the old type of steering wheels were to be returned by dealers. A small point on the SB is that no time allowance was given for this operation, so dealers may or may not have been inclined much to do the swap unless particularly pressed to. |
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Post by 33grinder on Jan 22, 2013 12:15:28 GMT
That's the answer then Matt, take it to your nearest DAF dealership and request a replacement! ;D
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Post by macplaxton on Jan 22, 2013 12:42:50 GMT
I'll scan the SB one day. It covers all B-bodied cars up to a certain date.
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Post by mattsdafs on Jan 22, 2013 17:30:49 GMT
Thankyou all...looks like a cracked 1 can go on her then...the wheel she is wearing is not good,metal bits are showing Nearest Daf dealer  ...oh what am i worried about ;D |
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Post by 33grinder on Jan 22, 2013 20:37:07 GMT
It is possible to get steering wheels professionally repaired, even recast, but it is not cheap...
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Post by Nick on Jan 22, 2013 21:54:02 GMT
erm halfords sell covers.... get a stitched on one glue it on as well.. job done
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Post by Kenr on Jan 24, 2013 9:19:33 GMT
As Nick said or fill the bugger. Stick a less cracked one on and I'll fill t'other one on Tuesday. That way there is still a spare to hand.
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...pics to follow 
...oh what am i worried about ;D