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• Re: Wagon-R power steering
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Mon, 6 May 2002 18:45:27 +0900
  ...Assembly indicate steering shaft, motor, universal joint, computer. And, steerling shaft, motor, universal joint are composed of the parts of the unity. Speedo-sensor...
• Re: <syncro> driveshaft 13mm nuts
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 12:41:29 -0400
  ...Tim snip If you fasten a safety strap under the drive shaft toward the front universal joint, you can eliminate pole vaulting as a...
• Syncro Tranny/drive shaft indexing
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 17:29:41 EDT
  ...I have read mention of the need to index your drive shaft when removing it for universal joint repair. Indeed, on my westy when...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 14:35:55 -0500
  You win b/c I've never seen one that wasn't toast!!! <VBG> > > The Supers had no bushings or bearings between the "X...
• Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 10:19:14 -0800
  ...a modification so that the rear rod could attach to the universal joint. This would be in advance (by, say, a year or so...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 00:31:16 -0400
  In a message dated 96-09-17 22:01:38 EDT, you write: << I think a driveline shop would charge plenty. >> Agreed Todd.They...
• eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 12:27:29 CDT
  ...The steering column assembly includes a universal joint that is attached to the steering shaft and secured by locking bolts. The upper locking bolt...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:13:46 -0400
  ...Given the odd angles, I don't think it can work with any unmodified "universal" set.
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:56:31 -0800
  Max Fenner wrote: > > >Can anyone tell me what the symptoms are of the failure of this joint > >t.i.a. John S > > steeringwheel felt...
• Re: Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:55:02 -0500
  ...NET> wrote: > I am looking for at least one power steering universal joint (at rack) > but I would really like two. I also need...
• Re: why I now like my vanagon and our first trip
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 17:43:41 -0400
  ...about U-joint vs rubber coupler I have been searching the archives, but can't find anything on the flex/universal joints for the...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 06:22:27 -0800
  ...on > how to change CV joints. The car in question is a Jetta, but the > principles are universal. Full colour, and full of useful...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:08:17 -0800
  At 10:56 PM 2/15/99 -0800, you wrote: > >Looks like I'll be at my favorite dealer this week. The steering has...
• Re:Pole Vaulting a Van
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 13:09:12 -0400
  ...Jim McCarthy >If you fasten a safety strap under the drive shaft toward the front >universal joint, you can eliminate pole vaulting as a...
• Repair Update Shifter/Heater
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 15:23:12 -0500
  ...I also adjusted the linkage at the Universal Joint underneath in the middle of van it is running smoothly. A little more adjustment needed...
• Syncro Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list - David Williams
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 15:26:44 -0600
  ...I have access to a machine shop that is willing to install the new joints and balance the shaft, I just need the joints...
• Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:35:40 -0400
  I am looking for at least one power steering universal joint (at rack) but I would really like two. I also need a good...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 07:38:15 -0700
  One can 'make-do' with a universal style extension and a piece of air line or other hose, To eliminate the flopping over that...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 08:47:07 -0400
  On Tue, 8 Oct 2002, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > purpose-made snap-off/bendy joint in the column just above the > cockpit floor, so the...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:14:47 EST
  ...Universal joint for a Syncro steering column $120 3. Four plastic full wheel covers (one with chip) $50 4. Bentley manual Sold 5. Instrument...
• Re: anyone parting out a syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Joel David Shortlidge
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:09:54 -0500
  ...I need: >- stabilizer link bar and bottom bushings >- small steering universal joint >- CV joints (front outers, need not be in good shape) > >I also...
• Re: gasket between cv joint and stub axle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:08:40 -0400
  ...Someone in the past must have installed a "universal replacement " CV joint. Larry A. Interesting book: Rust The Longest War by Jonathan Waldman On...
• Goofy Manual Transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 21:20:39 -0500
  ...I split the linkage shaft at the universal joint and detected a good bit of resistance from the transmission end of it, while the...
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 06:30:37 EDT
  ...Steering coupling / universal >> Larry, are you sure of this ? I tried searching the Bus Depot's site for this steering U-joint last week...
• Re: Steering "clunk" noise solved??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:04:20 -0800
  ...My culprit is the universal joint in the intermediate rod/shaft > having wallered out its thrust surfaces. Guess all those years of > driving without...
• Re: Syncro Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:37:09 -0400
  ...I have access to a machine shop that is willing to > install the new joints and balance the shaft, I just need the joints...
• Steering part wanted
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 23 May 2010 08:17:26 -0700
  Help! I've discovered that the small "universal joint" thing (not the rubber one) that links my power steering rack's splined shaft to...
• Fun Bus Trip report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:43:16 -0500
  ...In addition I think I am experiencing both drive shaft universal joint issues and maybe a bad VC joint. I get a real bad...
• Re: Syncro Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 23:34:44 -0500
  David Williams wrote on 6-14 inquiring about the availablility of u-joints for the Syncro center driveshaft. A good place to start is...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 09:39:50 -0500
  Good idea! Jim > On Aug 1, 2015, at 9:38 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > One can 'make-do' with a universal...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 23:51:53 -0400 (EDT)
  On Tue, 17 Sep 1996, Todd Francis wrote: > > > >Have you actually done this? I was thinking about it butt when I looked > into it...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 22:47:44 EST
  ...Universal joint for a Syncro steering column $108 3. Four plastic full wheel covers (one with chip) $45 4. Bentley manual Sold 5. Instrument...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 15:09:56 -0400
  On Tue, 8 Oct 2002, Chris Mills wrote: > The Supers had no bushings or bearings between the "X" and the end cages > apparently. I...
• Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 06:57:30 -0700
  ...1990 Westy Syncro w/160k miles Stats: - Fresh Engine Rebuild - Fresh Trans Rebuild - New VC - Rebalanced Drive Shaft - New Universal Joints - Fresh AC Rebuild...
• Re: Syncro Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 19:55:22 -0400
  ...I have access to a machine shop that is willing to install the new joints and balance the shaft, I just need the joints...
• Re: syncro driveline universal joints
  Historical mailing list
  18 Sep 96 11:08:34 PDT
  I recently got a quote from the VW dealer for an axle for my '80. For a new axle (complete with 2 CV's...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 17:21:40 +0100
  ...on >> how to change CV joints. The car in question is a Jetta, but the >> principles are universal. Full colour, and full of useful...
• Re: VC failure symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 01:55:25 UT
  You probably have a bad center drive shaft o r universal joint. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon mailing list On Behalf Of Dan Soiney...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:43:45 -0500
  ...Given the odd angles, I don't think it can work with > any unmodified "universal" set. > >
• Re: I'm Back!....and.....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jul 1995 19:06:28 -0400
  ...Thet act similar to universal joints which Chevrolet used on the Corvair (I had 1968 Convert. Would love another convert, but not another Corvair...
• Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:12:21 -0300
  ...The power rack has a universal joint between the rack and the steering shaft, the standard steering uses a flex plate. I�m not...
• Re: How not to snake wire/why "constant" velocity joints? Was: Wiring rear speakers - 86 Weekender - long
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:03:55 -0700
  ...In your old fashioned Jeep with universal joints in the drive path the output shaft takes on an eccentric fast/slow/fast/slow as...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 09:21:43 -0800
  ...on how to change CV joints. The car in question is a Jetta, but the principles are universal. Full colour, and full of useful...
• RE: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  6 Oct 1994 10:12:23 +1000
  There is also a little nylon and metal universal joint thingo on the end of the selector shaft where it joins the gearbox selector...
• Re: shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 08:58:26 -0500
  ...commented when the van was inspected that it could be the Universal > Joint sticking?) > > I believe that this problem is directly related to have...
• Re(2): Re(2): Towing a Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 13:18:05 -0500
  ...to disconnect the driveshaft or other normally connected drive parts, like universal joints? What would be the best method to disconnect the driveshafts? Thanks...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 21:14:36 -0600
  ...on how to change CV joints. The car in question is a Jetta, but >> the principles are universal. Full colour, and full of useful...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:36:40 EDT
  ...more work, as long as you have the replacement shaft and universal joints. Which I do. It probably took me 2 minutes to remove...
• Re: Syncro CV question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 23:07:46 -0500
  ...Syncro CV question Is there any way to remove the axle shaft from the hub on the front of a Syncro without that universal...
• Re: Friday Jetta "knuckle" problem (No real Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 02:20:37 -0500
  ...I've never had to work on that style CV, though I replaced many universal joints, which is what was used on American drive...
• Re: eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 13:12:29 PDT
  ...The steering column assembly includes a > > universal joint that is attached to the steering shaft and secured by > > locking bolts. The upper locking bolt...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 19:28:20 +1300
  >The U-joints were used because the steering wheel was not in line with the >steering rack input. Neither is the van's... it...
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:19:39 -0400
  ...what were you thinking? :-) You need the rack, a steering universal joint, steering linkage to universal from steering box, power steering pump with mounts...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:24:21 -0700
  ...3/8 drive on a ratchet with 3" extension and/or universal joint. It was hard to keep the wrench on the bolt inside...
• Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:59:13 +0200
  ...Some months ago we had a discussion on this list about universal joints, and I faintly remember that at least one person mentioned that...
• Syncro Drive Shaft Balancing - The Cheap Fix
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:05:25 -0500
  ...Fasten them around the drive shaft with one at each end near to the Universal Joints. Now tighten the clamps until they are just...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 16:29:59 -0700
  ...I'd probably not take the bearings... (bearings are pretty universal. And available worldwide) I'd leave the springs. Broken ones can be repaired...
• Re: Syncro Tranny/drive shaft indexing
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 07:45:29 -0400
  ...I have read > mention of the need to index your drive shaft when removing it for universal > joint repair. Indeed, on my westy when...
• Re: Re(2): Re(2): Towing a Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 15:27:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...to disconnect the driveshaft or other normally connected drive parts, like > universal joints? What would be the best method to disconnect the > driveshafts? Removing...
• Re: Steering shaft U joint replacement ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 06:42:11 EDT
  ...The steering shaft universal joint on the Vanagons with power steering is a seperate item. I have ordered, received and installed it many times...