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Subject:Re: Stsbilizer Link Broke
From:Ben McCafferty
Date:Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:20:14 -0600

I had a hard time finding this.  Dealer wanted $176.  Ended up welding mine
and repainting it.  If it broke right at the top of the threads, I'd think
you could just use a punch to push it out the bottom.  If it broke off
higher, use vise-grips to hold the top while you loosen the bottom nut.
tx,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Roger VanTill <Rvantill@AOL.COM>
> Reply-To: Rvantill@AOL.COM
> Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 06:18:04 EDT
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 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)
>