On 11/16/05, Tom Sinclair <neeemo@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> So is there solution to this problem? I know VW
> improved the part, but it's still not perfect. Have I
> heard that there's an Austrailian made aftermarket
> piece that's much stronger? Maybe one could round and
> polish the corners of the notches to remove the stress
> risers, then have it cryogenically treated.

The new part is properly radiused. The pictured part with the crack isn't a
new one, but an old style square one.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"