Has anyone else had their "Clock Spring" in the steering wheel
fail? Mine just failed at 25,000 miles. Cost to replace?:
Has anyone else had their "Clock Spring" in the steering wheel
fail? Mine just failed at 25,000 miles. Cost to replace?:
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MARAUDERVILLE IV
ORLANDO, FL
11/11/06
Member #1031
Brand New 2003 "Black over Black" 300B
Conceived 2/25/03
Born 3/21/03.. "7002 of 7838"
Home 5/26/03 showing 19 miles!
TRILOGY (Eaton M-112) Supercharger #152
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FLOWMASTER Super 40's with stock Megs tips
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METCO DS/Loop
1972 Buick Skylark 350 Hardtop Sport Coupe
Antique Gold with Dark Saddle Vinyl interior
"Last of the original Muscle Cars" bought NEW(7/5/72)
and still kickin' ass!
The clock spring was broke when the car was purchased it was around 120$ if I remember correctly
I replaced mine and it failed after a year. It was covered under FOMOCO warranty. I did the labor though.
In the thirty + years 10 years as a Ford / Lincoln / Mercury tech and the rest working on mine, family members and friends cars I never had a clock spring fail..... knock wood.
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Replaced my clock spring at 118k, (no cruise control). Parts $156, Labor $289,
tax $40 = Total $485.00 (2014). Dealer did the job.
Knock on wood like FBM. I personally haven't needed to replace mine, but a $15.00 tool at harbor freight sells a 3 jaw puller kit
I've yanked many MGM and Continental steering wheels, isn't the clock spring right there (the next step) once the wheel is off???
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Thanks ALL for the good info Ref: failed Clock Spring.
Guess I will have to "bite the bullet" on this one.
I always thought that this part was...bullet proof. LOL
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MARAUDERVILLE IV
ORLANDO, FL
11/11/06
Member #1031
Brand New 2003 "Black over Black" 300B
Conceived 2/25/03
Born 3/21/03.. "7002 of 7838"
Home 5/26/03 showing 19 miles!
TRILOGY (Eaton M-112) Supercharger #152
ALTERNATIVE Automotive (Xcal-2) TUNE
K&N AirCharger... Part No. 63-1111
FLOWMASTER Super 40's with stock Megs tips
FoMoCo OEM Rear Spoiler/Black Titanium SS inserts
FORD GT Coil Covers (Ford Blue)
FormulaONE Window Tint "Pinnacle Series-35"
METCO DS/Loop
1972 Buick Skylark 350 Hardtop Sport Coupe
Antique Gold with Dark Saddle Vinyl interior
"Last of the original Muscle Cars" bought NEW(7/5/72)
and still kickin' ass!
It's not a hard job. Only takes an hour. Do it yourself. And you don't need a puller.
The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies
Current marauders
04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg
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03 DBP Light Flint #122
03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
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04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works
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Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread
Reinstall the steering wheel bolt a couple of turns to protect your face. Grab the wheel with both hands at 3 & 9 and start pulling in a rocking motion. It will pop right off. If you forgot to thread the bolt in then reinstall wheel quickly and go get your broken nose fixed.
I've never used a puller on any car because lazy.
I did clock spring in Louisville in 20 minutes start to finish. Super easy repair.
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04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
03 DBP Light Flint #122
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03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
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