Home page

1969 steering column clicking

Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

4 Messages
Page 1 of 1
Share:
Sponsored Content

Already a Member?

Welcome back! Access your account.

Sign In

Not yet a Member?

Join our community! Registration is free.

Join Free

1969 steering column clicking

Posted: 10/26/14 3:00pmMessage 1 of 4
r
Free Member
Send PM
Suffolk, VA - USA
Joined: 7/24/2012
Posts: 140
Vette(s): 2009 Convertible 3LT
I have noticed that when I turn the steering wheel, there is a clicking sound.  It seems to coming from around the top end of the column. Maybe the bearings going bad?  I have noticed that my steering box is leaking from the bottom side. I know that is on the list of repair items.   
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support Vette Registry)

Re: 1969 steering column clicking

Posted: 10/26/14 7:38pmMessage 2 of 4
Profile Pic
Standard Member
Send PM
Grapevine, TX - USA
Joined: 8/26/2006
Posts: 1537
Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport M7 convertible.
Turn signal canceler? 

   

Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post

Re: 1969 steering column clicking

Posted: 10/27/14 5:40amMessage 3 of 4
r
Free Member
Send PM
Suffolk, VA - USA
Joined: 7/24/2012
Posts: 140
Vette(s): 2009 Convertible 3LT
It could be, I am going to have my mechanic look at it and hopefully determine the source of the clicking.  Thanks
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post

Re: 1969 steering column clicking

Posted: 10/27/14 9:59amMessage 4 of 4
Profile Pic
Lifetime Member
Moderator
Send PM
Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 22715
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Could be anything....is it a tilt/tele, or standard column? Could be the column lock pin on the key cylinder not retracting all the way, could be the turn sig cam....could be peanuts dropped down in there, could be the bearing....hard to say. Gunna hafta open it up and have a look-see....Ouch

Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56    

My Link


(click for Texas-sized view!)
             NCRS

"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Share:

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


Sponsored Content