>The coupling between the steering shaft and the steering rack can and should be welded. The rubber bushing that causes all of the problems is there to isolate vibration from the suspension components from being transferred to the steering wheel. Mine was welded long ago with no real discernible difference in vibration and a real difference in steering feel. Once the rubber begins to separate, there is no other repair available. The end result is total separation and complete loss of steering. FWIW.
Peace, Ben < Hi Ben, I have the engine out of my GTV6 and I may be proactive and weld up the coupling. Can I just weld a bridge between the two parts with a stick welder? Thanks, Ed Prytherch, Columbia SC -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
