In a message dated 17/03/2008 1:56:23 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I know  of 3 in my close circle that have broken over the years. I have
heard of  several others on this list that broke. What is the meaning of
'prone'?  While it isn't common it also isn't exactly rare.

Incidentally all 3 in  my circle were in 86 models. All broke at the
point where the setscrew  creates a weakness. All were in the 150k mile
and over  range.

You  can add my '87 Westy and a few of my customers vans to that  list.
Check the archives as I have written extensively about this  problem in the past.

Please note that I will be away from my  business travelling in Mexico from
November 19, 2007 until April 30, 2008.  Parts orders will be processed
although not as quickly as usual.  I  will always be available for contact by E-mail.
 If you phone your  call will be addressed by Greg T. Brown here and he will
either call you back or  advise you to contact me directly by E-mail.  Details
of this adventure are  at _Buses in  Zamora_
(http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/Busesinzamora/) .  A Travel Blog is at: _Zamora Blog_
(http://poolio.net/zamorablog/)
Cheers,

Frank  Condelli

Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) )
_Frank Condelli &  Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html)
- Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
_Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust  Systems_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm)
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camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15,  2008