> Anybody know if the U-joint is really a replaceable and available part,
> and if there's an OEM equivalent?  Alternatively, has anybody out there
> who has replaced their driveshaft know the part number and/or cost of a
> new one?  (Or got the old one still hanging around with a U-joint left
> on it ;-) ?  No doubt these are hard-to-find items at *any* price.
> 
> Larry thanks you in advance...

Derek Drew posted an add he saw in one of the VW rags for Vanagon
U-Joints. I don't have the in front of me so check the archives. If
I get a chance, I'll check the fische tonight and track down the 
part number.

Drew Jenkins  86 Syncro
djenkins@foxboro.com