In a message dated 23/05/2010 1:55:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        This is one of those VW  only parts and it may have gone the way of
the Dodo bird.  Call your local  VW dealer and ask if he can get part
number 281 422 417

>>>>>I've discovered that the small "universal  joint" thing (not the rubber
one) that links my power steering rack's  splined shaft to my steering
linkage splined shaft is worn and a little  sloppy.  Does anyone have a
recommendation on where to find one?   I've looked for it at the usual
vendors, but it doesn't appear to be a  popular part.<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
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