Hi Bill,
Yes, that was $176 for one link only.  The magic word in Roger's post is
"syncro", I believe.  In any case, the left and right are different--mirror
images of each other.  I don't know if that's true on earlier syncros or
not, but for 89 and 90, it is true.  Wish I had better news.
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Bill Kasper <dragonlist@ipmts.ucsc.edu>
> Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:58:07 -0700
> To: Ben McCafferty <ben@KBMC.NET>
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Stsbilizer Link Broke
>
> ben, etka shows three different versions (251 411 049F, J, and K),
> where the F version is for both sides in 86-mid 89, and the J and K are
> left and right for those which come after (cutoff VIN is 24-K-048 498).
> you're telling me the dealer wants $176 for ONE, not for the entire
> stabilizer assembly?  if the above is true, then both sides are the
> same for an early van, and it is required to have the different parts
> for the later van?  i ask because i have a setup out of an '87 and
> would like to help roger, but also want to leave myself with a spare
> (those dreaded words, just in case)...
>
> thanks,
> bill
>
>
> On Thursday, September 12, 2002, at 07:20 AM, Ben McCafferty wrote:
>
>> 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)
>>>
>>
>
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