In a message dated 4/22/2= 001 11:50:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:


Also look for recent post f= rom Frank Condelli re the flexible coupling in
the steering linkage under the van which deteriorates invisibly and caus= es
this sort of problem.


      Not the flexible coupling but the U= -joint which is up stream from the
flex joint.  Not all Vanagons have the U-joint.  Most have twi= flex joints.  
Some have one U-joint and one flex joint.    

Cheers 

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
BusFusion a = VW Camper event in Almonte, June 7-10
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Member: Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & Capital City VW Club
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
STEBRO/Vanagon Stain= less Steel Mufflers  
Frank Condelli &a= mp; Associates or http://frankcondelli.com