Steering wheel padding/grip loose on frame

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KandJinmaine
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Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:30 am
Your car is a: 1980 spider 2000

Steering wheel padding/grip loose on frame

Post by KandJinmaine »

The padding or grip on the steering wheel is loose on the frame inside of it. It's really only from about 10 to 2, not coincidently I'm sure. I was wondering if anyone had found a good fix for this. Was thinking of trying to inject some sort of adhesive.... The cover is in other wise good condition, And the steering wheel is original to the car so I'd rather not just replace it . Any ideas, advice or experience would be appreciated .
Thanks,
Jeff
1980 2000FI
1959 Chevrolet Apache 4WD
1962 Chevy Nova
2015 Chevy Silverado Z71
2013 Grand Cherokee Overland
AFRetired
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Your car is a: 1983 Pininfarina 2013 Abarth

Re: Steering wheel padding/grip loose on frame

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Loctite 480 injected with a large gauge needle/syringe into the back of the rim at about 1' spacing
1983 Pininfarina Spider
1986 Bertone X1/9
2013 Fiat Abarth
Ragno124
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Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:48 am
Your car is a: 1981 124 Spider
Location: Northwest Chicago Suburbs

Re: Steering wheel padding/grip loose on frame

Post by Ragno124 »

I put a Wheelskin leather cover over mine and love it. Looks like a factory finish and I love the feel over the original. You can get it at most retail auto parts stores but you need the correct diameter for best finish. It's been several years so I don't remember what size it was.

http://wheelskins.com/
Steve Muzzillo

1981 124 Spider 2000 (ex-turbo)
2006 Acura MDX
2008 Honda CRV
2014 GMC Acadia
2017 Acura RDX
KandJinmaine
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Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:30 am
Your car is a: 1980 spider 2000

Re: Steering wheel padding/grip loose on frame

Post by KandJinmaine »

AFRetired wrote:Loctite 480 injected with a large gauge needle/syringe into the back of the rim at about 1' spacing
Got it, thanks. And thank you for your service, Aim High!
Jeff
1980 2000FI
1959 Chevrolet Apache 4WD
1962 Chevy Nova
2015 Chevy Silverado Z71
2013 Grand Cherokee Overland
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