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On 28 Nov 98, at 19:33, Charlie wrote: > Quick question... it's time to replace all the tie rod ends and the ball > joints, steering dampner as well. Don't replace anything unless it is shot. There are very specific checking instuctions for the ball joints in the Bentley manual. In general I find that they don't wear out, and up to 71 there is a hole to re-grease them. > My ball joints are original and they don't have much grease, my tie rods > ends are a little sloppy, and my steering dapner has never been > replaced.... all 27 year old O-riginal equipment. The OE stuff was very high quality. You probably cannot buy anything as good as this anymore. There is a good chance that you need a new steering damper, but you will probably need a new steering arm bushing, too. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe