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• Re: eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 14:46:45 -0500 (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: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 19:56:49 -0500
  ...I've reconsidered so as to take the stress of the universal-joint that's in the power-steering transmission line but of course...
• Re: Thank You-part 1
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 07:04:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Then I used the small piece in a regular 17mm socket with a universal joint and a short extension to unscrew the filler plug.
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:08:42 -0700
  A wobble extension is not the same as a universal-joint, it's much more useful. Wera Zyklop 8794 A Wobble extension, Square drive...
• Re: Thank you
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 22:16:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Then I used the small piece in a regular 17mm socket with a universal joint and a short extension to unscrew the filler plug...
• Re: shrinking parts
  Historical mailing list - edward m bennett
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 17:41:50 -0700
  ...very clean,and runs great.Many new parts,like Heads,cooling hoses,stering box,w/ universal,tires upper ball joints,cvj's,wireing,and...
• Re: Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:37:08 -0400
  Check the universal joint going to the rack. These will cause the steering to bind when it seizes. These joints are hard to find...
• Re: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:24:35 -0400
  ...Currently >he's driving with the drive shaft removed. > >Some months ago we had a discussion on this list about universal joints, >and I...
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list - Tim Burnett
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 17:03:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...On the socket set I *highly* recommend splurging on a set of extensions of different lengths and a universal joint. I agree with Joel...
• Puzzling Observation - nonVW
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 11:02:03 -0700
  ...However, even if all the various ground straps were missing, I can't imagine that the ultimate connection through various universal joints and bearings...
• Re: Mushy steering, wallowing ride
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:44:38 -0500
  Rick, one of the big culprits is the universal joint at the power steering rack. If you can rock your steering wheel back and...
• Syncro Driveshaft Shot!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 13:00:01 -0800
  ...The long and short of it is that Larry noticed alot of play in the universal joint at the tranny end of the drive...
• Re: 91 shift problems
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 16:52:20 -0500
  ...In the middle of the vehicle underneath ther is a Universal Joint at that point there is a connection between the front linkage and...
• Changing EuroVan Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Apr 1995 12:09:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...You will need a 10mm socket, as well as a plug socket, universal joint, two long, and one short extension as well as a...
• Re: JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:52:44 -0700
  ...JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues? > Looking on the internet, it seems that various vendors all sell the JP Group > universal joint...
• Re: Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:39:56 -0700
  ...joints ? On 2012-04-13, at 10:34 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > I am looking for at least one power steering universal joint...
• cleaning method/ was: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:28:09 -0500
  ...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: Goofy Manual Transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 02:46:52 -0800
  ...I split the > linkage shaft at the universal joint and detected a > good bit of > resistance from the transmission end of it, while > the...
• i think i've struck syncro U-JOINT GOLD!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 2 May 2001 10:30:52 -0700
  ...you'll see "universal" listed, and that's our part. he says he has not had good success with the neapco 1-0321/bondioli...
• Re: How do you remove sliding window latch
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:36:39 -0400
  ...For that I went to Sears and bought a universal joint screwdriver with multiple bits (# 47476) , and it works with a little patience. Don...
• MOOG love-in, and BFGs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 09:30:36 -0800
  Thanks all around for the universally positive feedback on the MOOG ball joints, and all things MOOG in general. Your responses were like the...
• Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:47:10 -0500
  That's a universal washer. You can hammer out some of the concave curvature and it removes the slack without binding the CV or...
• Re: Wagon-R power steering
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 19:06:08 +1200
  ...And, 2-steering >spacer/speed sensor /Vanagon factory speedometor sensor. >Assembly indicate steering shaft, motor, universal joint, computer. >And, steerling shaft, motor, universal joint...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 13:19:55 -0500
  >The Super Beetles used U-joints in the steering column and they were >failure-prone, too. The Supers had no bushings or bearings between...
• Re: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 11:18:24 -0700
  ...Currently > he's driving with the drive shaft removed. > > Some months ago we had a discussion on this list about universal joints, > and I...
• Re: Steering part wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 24 May 2010 07:06:51 -0400
  ...856-327-4936 Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Gregory Smith wrote: > Help! > > I've discovered that the small "universal joint" thing...
• Re: Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:52:35 -0700
  ...On 3/18/2014 8:37 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Check the universal joint going to the rack. These will cause the steering > to...
• Re: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 21:11:15 -0700
  ...Currently > >he's driving with the drive shaft removed. > > > >Some months ago we had a discussion on this list about universal joints, > >and I...
• Re: Steering part wanted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 24 May 2010 06:44:08 EDT
  ...Call your local VW dealer and ask if he can get part number 281 422 417 >>>>>I've discovered that the small "universal joint...
• Re: Stupid Steering Wheel Question Install Replace
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:03:13 -0400
  ...This affects how deeply the pins on the bottom of the column engage the rubber of the universal joint. I'm much prettier than...
• Re: Syncro Vibration
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 23:27:33 -0500
  ...Have you checked the universal joints at each end? There should be no play. Reapiring these shafts is an iffy thing at best. they...
• Re: I need help! I'm about to shoot the syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 18:34:54 -0800
  ...HMMM? Sounds like you need a new driveshaft or to find a place that will rebuild the Universal joints on each end (very very...
• Re: Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:25:56 -0500
  ...wrote: >> Check the universal joint going to the rack. These will cause the >> steering >> to bind when it seizes. These joints are hard to...
• Re: CV-Joints question
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 12:52:57 -0600
  ...This time I'll describe the simple 90 degree link Universal Joint, often simply called a U joint. They are NOT CV joints, and...
• Motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 15:42:25 -0400
  ...Get yourself a bunch of extender bars, short-depth sockets, thin-wall sockets, and a couple of universal joints for your socket set. And...
• Re: Muffler Replacement Notes - 1986 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 17:39:25 -0500
  ...It is similar to a universal joint in that it allows the > exhaust pipe to be rotated around for adjustment. > > I mounted the brackets...
• Re: rear cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 10:09:01 -0500
  ...You'll also need a socket set with either wobbler extenders or universal joint to get into tight spots. Spray the bolts with some...
• Re: Reman. Half Shaft---an Oxymoron???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 15:32:12 -0400
  ...Also the boots will be universal $2 cheapies that will not last. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: CV-Joints question
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 16:22:40 -0800
  ...Let's > see if I can fail to communicate so poorly again. > > This time I'll describe the simple 90 degree link Universal Joint...
• front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:02:17 -0400
  ...Can anyone give me some direction on what's going on here? Is it the upper ball joint? Related question: I'm working a...
• Re: Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:45:11 -0400
  ...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: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:08:29 -0600
  ...There is only one other bushing that is at the universal joint connection that we don't have available at the moment. Hopefully we...
• Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:29:36 -0400
  ...Power uses a different input shaft to the rack (shorter) and it is fitted with a universal joint rather than a rubber disk. Steering...
• Re: Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:03:58 -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...
• New Control Arms W/ Bushings!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Mar 1997 19:48:31 -0800
  ...3 Wire Universal o2 sensors, $55.95. Just weanted to let the list know what's happening in the way of great prices on...
• 86-91 oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:49:42 CDT
  ...you'll definitely need a "wobble" attachment (the little thingie that looks like a universal joint). i still can't see where the old...
• Re: labor quote to assemble CV
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:08:34 -0700
  ...They use a universal box with a weak cardboard insert that doesn't do the job so well. I got a couple of those...
• Re: Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:02:38 -0500
  ...The power rack has a universal joint between the rack and the steering > shaft, the standard steering uses a flex plate. > > I�m not...
• Well, it's over.
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 22:55:11 EST
  ...Universal joint for a Syncro steering column 3. Four plastic full wheel covers (one with chip) 4. Bentley manual I also have the cylinder...
• Re: On the road.................a couple of issues!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:29:40 -0800
  ...1) Tie rod ends 2) Upper A-arm bushings 3) Lower Ball joint bushings 4) Universal joint in the steering column 5) Spare tire...
• Re: Honey I shrunk the coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:11:30 -0700
  on my subie conversion i used copper and universal flex hose for my coolant system. the first winter i developed about a half dozen...
• Shift lever slop & selector shaft lubrication
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 00:01:07 -0500
  ...So, for instance, when the shifter's universal joint should be rotating, it is moving left and right. How do I get rid of...
• Re: bouncing speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 21:51:46 -0700
  ...the bounce (this same phenomenon is why a universal joint is not a constant velocity joint). i think this also wears out the bearings...
• automatic transmission shuddering puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Vision Wizard
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:37:01 -0500
  ...Universal joint may be getting loose. For example, sometimes I get a little clank when starting up. 2. There is often some whining when...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:59:57 -0800
  ...re "There is only one other bushing that is at the universal joint > connection that we don't have available at the moment. " I...
• Retro fitting power steering
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 04:55:36 +0200
  ...gear pinion and transfer gear connecting shaft) has been replaced by universal joint. You would need a power steering rack & pinion, which costs in...
• Re: CV joints...condition?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:38:45 -0800
  ...A CV joint not only provides the 'universal joint' affect - transfering drive of a rotating shaft through an angle, and one that varies too...
• Re: [Fwd: Reaching skylight knob]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:07:53 -0700
  ...Reaching skylight knob] >>> >>> Following up on my own query (below), How about removing the >>> knob, connecting a universal joint to the shaft, then a...
• leaking power steering rack pinion shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Tue, 25 May 2010 12:24:44 -0400
  ...Its coming from the seal on the part (pinion shaft?) right near the universal joint. Here's a photo with arrow pointing to the...
• Re: rear cv boots
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:34:11 -0600
  ...You'll also need a socket set with either wobbler extenders or >universal joint to get into tight spots. > >Spray the bolts with some...