In a message dated 04/10/2007 11:38:17 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Carlos  de Carvalho, who lives near Halifax and drives an '84 Westy,
obtained all  the used stuff to convert his van to power steering.
However, he has  determined that the power steering U-Joint, that
connects the intermediate  steering shaft to the rack, is shot.  Part
number  281-422-417.

Those suckers cost a bundle new!  Does anyone have a  good used one that
they will part with?

Mike & Carlos, this is  one of those times when the new part is the only way
to go !  Getting a  used steering U-joint will only come back to bite you in
the ass !  All the  vans with power steering U-joints are now close to 25 years
old and god only  knows how many miles.  You think some one with a low
mileage pristine van  is ripping it apart to sell the parts ?  I don't think so !
Get a new  one and be happy they are still available because once VW shuts off
production on that part we are all up the big creek without a paddle !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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