Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2016 09:35:11 -0500
Reply-To: Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Steering column flange bushing availability?
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A Dasher has the same part number for its steering column, part number 23
in the diagram here:
http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_product=5225203&ukey_assembly=745024.
Unfortunately, Jim Ellis VW says it's no longer available.
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On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 7:52 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> For those not familiar with the part, here is one source:
>
>
> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=steering+column+flange+bushing&x=0&y=0
>
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 6:52 PM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Dennis. I will call them on Monday.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 3:42 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> They were available at the dealer in 2014. Have not asked recently.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my Windows 10 phone,
> >>
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> *From: *Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
> >> *Sent: *Thursday, December 31, 2015 3:30 PM
> >> *To: *vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >> *Subject: *Steering column flange bushing availability?
> >>
> >>
> >> The two rubber bushings that engage the pins in the steering shaft
> >> linkage inside the drivers cabin of the Vanagon: mine are getting a
> little
> >> loose. Van-cafe is the only place I can locate them so far, and I'm not
> >> going to pay their $15.00 for two ounces of rubber. Nobody else seems to
> >> have them. I'd pay dealer prices (assuming they are still available) for
> >> really good quality as this is an important component of the steering
> feel.
> >>
> >> If T3 sold them I would go for that but can't find them there either.
> >>
> >> Any recommendations?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Jim
> >>
> >
>
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