Max Fenner wrote:

> >Has anyone ever had to replace the tiny universal joint in the steering
> >(power steering, 86 syncro).  Bently describes it as "universal joint
> >between the steering gear pinion and transfer gear connecting shaft".  It
> >is right at the actual steering gear.
> >
>
> Gary,
> I did replace the joint last summer and I tried to get a cheaper alternative
> - there is none.
>
> Onkel max
>
> PS call on Ron Salmon he probably can get you the joint and you save
> $20...or so

 I just replaced this joint also as per my post the other week.  Anyway, I paid
about $120 for my joint purchased new at the dealer.  I don't know if I got a
good deal or what, but no aftermarket (including bus depot) came close to that
price.  The replacement is quite easy aside from the fact that you have to lie
on your back under your van with dirt and rust flakes falling on your face as
you tap off the joint.
Mark