I agree with Stan, send it out to a local shop. Mine took two days to complete (over a weekend, so four days total). Sean Garrett 1981 Westy (his) 1995 Eurovan Camper (hers) Soon... 1987 Syncro project sean.garrett@asu.edu
> -----Original Message----- > From: Tim New [mailto:tim@PRIMEMEDIAADV.COM] > Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 10:03 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Ball Joints > > > I need to replace my ball joints, but I have never performed > such a repair. I'm not much of a mechanic and any advice you > could lend would be helpful. > > I have some stupid questions. > > What parts will I need? > What tools will I need? > Should I change anything else while I'm under the car? > Would you recommend a novice mechanic change his own ball > joints? Could I damage the car. > > Tim New > 86 GL > |
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