I've never seen one fail catistrophicly, and I've seen these in real
bad shape.  SO if you just want to drive for a week or so, just be
careful.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Wed, 11 Jun 2003, Patrick Rueb wrote:

> my steering is very stiff and will not re-center. i put a new rack in a few
> months ago. i have ordered the u-joint for the sterring is there any way that
> it could break off and lose my steering . it going to take 2 weeks to ship it
> over from Hanover to the USA since vw doesnt stock any in this country. cant
> find aftermarket either. any opinions or comment would be great and tips on
> putting it in thanks
> Patrick
> 87 wolfs 277k
>