Can Mk2 steering wheel be fitted into Mk1

[RedMk2Gti]

I don't like the Mk1 standard steering wheel, also don't like those aftermarket racer type. The Mk2 s/w is my favourite, can it be fitted into Mk1 without modification ?

[syncro]

I know that an early Mk2 will fit. The later ones may fit but I am not sure.

I have an early Mk2 GTI wheel for sale. (Four button type)

[DOHCDAVE]

Yep that one will fit, useing one right now, it feels great while keeping it vw still.

Dave

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MK1 GOLF 16v

[Golf Loon]

Early Mk2 have the smaller diameter sterring wheel hole, whilst later ones have a bigger hole and will need a splined shim, such as is found in Mk3s and SEATs. All the later wheels will fit, but will need the shim.

[RedMk2Gti]

Early Mk2 have the smaller diameter sterring wheel hole, whilst later ones have a bigger hole and will need a splined shim, such as is found in Mk3s and SEATs. All the later wheels will fit, but will need the shim.

Where to get that splined shim ?

[syncro]

Where to get that splined shim ?

It'll probably come with the steering wheel.

[Golf Loon]

Where to get that splined shim ?

If it doesnt come with the wheel, give me a holler, I have a few.

[JP-009]

Ahh.. is that where it came from - I bought my Mk1 with the 4 button 'wheel (as in pic above). Pretty happy with it

[blackgti1.8]

Yeah I've got one that came with the car - I think I'll throw it back on one of these days. Looks better than the Momo thing on there at the moment

[Golf Loon]

The 4 button wheels are the perfect size for leverage of a non power steered Mk1.

[RedMk2Gti]

I'm having fun

GolfLoon showed me his Mk1 with the 4 button Gti S/W, but I just couldn't work out why I can not fit a Mk2 s/w into my Mk1. Until I read the Haynes manual and notice this difference.

Up to 76 Golf has this steering column switch with the S shape indicator. The corner of the steering switch touch the base of the steering wheel.
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But later model (after 76) do not have this problem. Do you guy think I can fit a 77 onward steering column switch into a 76 Golf ??

[Jarred]

well if you're handy with an angle grinder and welder, I can't see why you couldn't just modify it to suit; have it coming straight out etc - OR - get a later model indicator stalk and tac it on? This should be less work than changing a steering column over maybe? I donno, just my 13 and a half cents

oooh - Then you could say it's custom, which is always cool...