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Subject:Re: Stsbilizer Link Broke
From:Vanagon man
Date:Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:44:42 -0400

BTDT.  Your best source is someone with a parts van.I currently do not have
this piece.  However, It is not that bad to replace.

Take off that whole bar.loosen on the other side, too, and take it off from
where it mounts to the bus in front of the spare tire.  Also, when it broke
you may have lost the rubber bushing and little plate that are on it.  Be
sure your used one you get has this, too.  Reassemble. If you have
difficulty sliding the new piece back onto the arm, Vaseline or clear
silicone lube will slip it right on.  If you try to do one side without
taking off the other it is a lot harder, and you might get hurt.BTDT :)
Adam P
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
75 Campmobile "for sale'
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger VanTill" <Rvantill@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 6:18 AM
Subject: Stsbilizer Link Broke

> A new clunk and groan got me looking under my Syncro today. I found that
the
> stabilizer link broke off at the bottom threads. Does anyone have used
parts?
> Also need some advice on getting the old one off and new piece on. It's on
> the right side. TIA
>
> Roger VanTill
> 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
> 86 Syncro
> 92 Escort "The Turd" (sorry,it runs)
>