Date:         Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:51:35 -0800
Reply-To:     John Scheckel <jscheckel@NUTLEY.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Scheckel <jscheckel@NUTLEY.COM>
Organization: John Scheckel Architect
Subject:      Re: small steering universal joint size?
Comments: To: Mark Gajewski <mgajewski@MANVILLERUBBER.COM>
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Mark Gajewski wrote:
>
> Max Fenner wrote:
>
> > >Has anyone ever had to replace the tiny universal joint in the steering
> > >(power steering, 86 syncro).  Bently describes it as "universal joint
> > >between the steering gear pinion and transfer gear connecting shaft".  It
> > >is right at the actual steering gear.
> > >
> >
> > Gary,
> > I did replace the joint last summer and I tried to get a cheaper alternative
> > - there is none.
> >
> > Onkel max
> >
> > PS call on Ron Salmon he probably can get you the joint and you save
> > $20...or so
>
>  I just replaced this joint also as per my post the other week.  Anyway, I paid
> about $120 for my joint purchased new at the dealer.  I don't know if I got a
> good deal or what, but no aftermarket (including bus depot) came close to that
> price.  The replacement is quite easy aside from the fact that you have to lie
> on your back under your van with dirt and rust flakes falling on your face as
> you tap off the joint.
> Mark

Can anyone tell me what the symptoms are of the failure of this joint
t.i.a. John S