Torn/leaky steering boot fails in VA. 

Stephen

Mobile

> On May 25, 2017, at 6:28 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> In NY any sign of steering system leakage is a failure point. 
> I don’t know about CV joints or axles? Not a safety issue. 
> Tires-worn or damaged only as a failure. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Larry Alofs
> Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 9:28 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
> 
> Wow, PA is tough.
>  Can you explain what the problem was with the steering rack and axles?
> 
> 6 ply ???
> 
> Larry A.
>  In MI where they can't afford ANY type of inspections
> 
> 
> On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Laura Mangan <laurakmangan@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Oh No! my Vanagon failed PA state safety inspection :(
>> 
>> I am in search of parts, and the best places to obtain these parts.
>> 
>> I need 4 new tires. the ones i have are new, but are not Van rated 
>> (4ply instead of 6ply)
>> 
>> The steering wheel cover or horn cover is not on, as one of the clips 
>> is broken. so i need to replace that. I also need a rear view mirror.
>> 
>> But more importantly, i need both rear axles, front steering rack, and 
>> new tie rod ends for the front.
>> 
>> Bus depot has most of the mechanical parts. I just thought i would ask 
>> if anyone had these, or knew of a place to get them gently used, or 
>> inexpensively. And i will need the mirror and horn cover, and a couple 
>> of other interior things to pass inspection/
>> 
>> P.s. i am a small scale organic farmer, and while i have lots of 
>> greens, none of them are spendable on VW parts, hehehehe. So i need to 
>> save money anywhere i can.
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks for your time, and for any input given
>> 
>> Keep smiling! have a beautiful day!!
>> 
>> Laura
>>