Torn/leaky steering boot fails in VA. Stephen Mobile > On May 25, 2017, at 6:28 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > In NY any sign of steering system leakage is a failure point. > I don’t know about CV joints or axles? Not a safety issue. > Tires-worn or damaged only as a failure. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Larry Alofs > Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 9:28 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Tires, Parts, Etc. > > Wow, PA is tough. > Can you explain what the problem was with the steering rack and axles? > > 6 ply ??? > > Larry A. > In MI where they can't afford ANY type of inspections > > > On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Laura Mangan <laurakmangan@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Oh No! my Vanagon failed PA state safety inspection :( >> >> I am in search of parts, and the best places to obtain these parts. >> >> I need 4 new tires. the ones i have are new, but are not Van rated >> (4ply instead of 6ply) >> >> The steering wheel cover or horn cover is not on, as one of the clips >> is broken. so i need to replace that. I also need a rear view mirror. >> >> But more importantly, i need both rear axles, front steering rack, and >> new tie rod ends for the front. >> >> Bus depot has most of the mechanical parts. I just thought i would ask >> if anyone had these, or knew of a place to get them gently used, or >> inexpensively. And i will need the mirror and horn cover, and a couple >> of other interior things to pass inspection/ >> >> P.s. i am a small scale organic farmer, and while i have lots of >> greens, none of them are spendable on VW parts, hehehehe. So i need to >> save money anywhere i can. >> >> >> Thanks for your time, and for any input given >> >> Keep smiling! have a beautiful day!! >> >> Laura >> |
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