Yes almost unobtanium. I have some brand new originals. P-mail if
interested. Pricey yes.
Vanagain may also have some.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Frank Condelli
Sent: Saturday, December 8, 2012 6:23 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Power steering U-joint

        Yes, Power steering U-joint.  Anyone have some leads on where we are
supposed to get theses ?  I have two customers who spend a lot money here
keeping their vans in tip-top shape and now they are in need of that pesky
power steering U-joint that has gone Unobtainum.   So, I see this add over
on the Samba:  <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=957480>
Anyone have any experience with this ?  Sure would be better FOR ME to have
a couple on the shelf especially during the Spring, Summer & Fall months.  I
have tried to have machine shops in the Ottawa area rebuild them, no luck !
I do have a line on two new OEM ones from the Netherlands, supposed to get
here by March with a courier friend.  Also have another fried working on
getting them made in China, well better than not having them.  BUT, we need
a reliable source for these as they are ALL going to need replacing soon.
What are we to do ?  And don't tell me the 3D printer story.  Shoots out a
plastic version which then needs to be copied by a foundry, seen one of
those lately ?

Cheers,

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel
Trains (Collection for sale) Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon
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