Play in Lower Steering Column Assembly U joints

[estoguy]

Yeah, that's what I figured. I got a nice unit from a BMW wrecker outside Toronto.

Could the old one be rebuilt if I ever needed it?

Considering that this is the original and almost 30 years old, I'm thinking I may not have to worry LOL

[glucklich21]

If it isn't the guibo, then replacement is the only option really. That said, take a look at the video I made a few years ago when my guibo was bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQlkgMgXt8s

[estoguy]

The guibo is fine. The play is in that u joint right above the rack.

[efficient]

Ireland engineering poly guibo.

[estoguy]

Hey guys,

As the title says, I've got play in the piece below:


I got play in the one part of the u-joint at the left (the end that is just above the steering rack). Everything else is tight.

Other than outright replacement, is there anything else I can do with this? I'm going to a local bone yard that apparently has at least one E30 and check it out.