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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:51 pm    Post subject: 71 Beetle Steering Wheel Reply with quote

I am in the progress of rebuilding a 71 standard beetle and one of the holes where the horn ring attaches is stripped out. Does anyone know if there is a compound or filler or something to rebuild the hole?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know what size thread that is, but I'd suggest a helicoil kit- about $30-$40 at Pep Boys. Compounds won't tap-they'll tear.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clyde wrote:
I don't know what size thread that is, but I'd suggest a helicoil kit- about $30-$40 at Pep Boys. Compounds won't tap-they'll tear.


Unfortunately I don't see anybody that makes one that small. The hole is an 1/8" at best. Thanks for your help.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not familiar with that part. Can it be drilled out and tapped for a larger size screw? Question
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The problem is the special shouldered horn screw. If you use a larger screw, you'll have to drill out the plastic sleeve it slides through. I guess you could try it.
71 beetle- If you bring the screw to the next Loco's meet, I'll tell you what the thread size is. My guess is m5. There are helicoils for down to m4, and maybe smaller.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:14 pm    Post subject: steering wheel Reply with quote

hey 71, I did look at mine tonite and it is cracked up bad and the horn section all broken up. Sorry I could not help you out.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:27 pm    Post subject: Re: steering wheel Reply with quote

modified 72 ghia wrote:
hey 71, I did look at mine tonite and it is cracked up bad and the horn section all broken up. Sorry I could not help you out.


No problem mod. Thanks for your time.
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