In a message dated 4/22/2001 11:50:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Also look for recent post from Frank Condelli re the flexible coupling in
> the steering linkage under the van which deteriorates invisibly and causes
> 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
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