Date:         Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:02:49 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim & Melody <JiMelody@zianet.com>
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From:         Jim & Melody <JiMelody@zianet.com>
Subject:      Re: Steering  coupling / universal
Comments: To: RAlanen@aol.com
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Hello,
I wonder if we are comparing two different things:  Using the ETKA
completely loaded on my hard drive, I see a U Joint for Power steering as
part # 281 422 417 which sells for $199.95 on BD website.  I'll guess this
is what you purchased Frank?  On the other hand, I see steering coupling,
part 251 419 417 selling for $14.95 on BD website, possibly what Larry
referred to.  Sounds like Keith may need the universal?  Cheers.

Jim
91 Syncro NM
Alamogordo NM


Post from:  Frank Condelli
> << Steering  coupling / universal >>
>     Larry, are you sure of this ?  I tried searching the Bus Depot's site
for
> this steering U-joint last week and came up with nothing.  I posted a
message
> to the List last week looking for one and the only response I got was from
> someone who had an extra new one and he wanted $100 CND for it.  Sure
would
> have saved me much aggravation and $s.
>

Original post:
>
> Bad  news  from  my mechanic today;  says  my  steering  coupling
> (universal)  needs  replacing and  he  says  there is none in the  country
> (have to send to Germany). BIG BUCKS.  Am I being  led down the  garden
> path, or WHAT ??

First Answer post:
>Keith,
>Yes, you are. First, get a new mechanic. Then go to busdepot.com, Ron's
>got 'em for 14.95
>Larry