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Subject:Re: '89 steering binding 2x / rev.
From:Jim Felder
Date:Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:20:43 +0000

I have two good used ones, but for the price Ken was charging (at least
several years ago) that would be the way to go. Last time I checked 7 or 8
year ago, they were over $900 at the dealership and nobody else had them
but Ken.

Jim

On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 5:41 AM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:

> Sounds like the ujoint for power steering to me.  I have some new ones if
> you have a need.
>
> Ken
> www.vanagain.com
>
> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015, 4:31 AM David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > Does that ring a bell with anyone?  Sudden onset while van parked for
> > a few weeks.  No unusual noises noted, distinct increase of effort at
> > each steering wheel spoke.  Enough to interfere with the wheels
> > returning to center after a turn.  U-joint does not appear grossly
> > abnormal.  Left lower arm inner rubber bushing has lost a shoulder,
> > but tire wear suggests it didn't just leap off while the van was parked.
> >
> > I've tried wishing it would not be so, but that hasn't succeeded.
> >
> > Yours,
> > d
> >
> > --
> > David Beierl -- dbeierl@attglobal.net
> >
>