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Jim Adney wrote: > > That is a good idea! I think that my first choice would be a used front end from > > a scrap yard. That would be relatively cheap here in Sweden, but most yards are > > closed for vacation in July. If I can't find any used parts I will go for the > > Heli-coil. > > I'd recommend the Heli-coil. It really is a GOOD repair and even if > you have to buy the thread repair kit yourself it will be cheaper and > LOTS less work than replacing the whole front axle beam. I'm not sure that I would manage to fit the Heli-coils myself. Wouldn't I need a drill press to drill the hole? If I go for the used parts I would buy a whole beam, but only use those parts that are damaged on my own front end. Most swedish scrap yards are only interrested in selling parts for 70s and 80s Volvo, Saab, Ford and Opel. They regard a T3 as "that old car that you never sell any parts from". This makes a complete front end quite cheap ($50) and you could never have too many spare parts. I'm not sure my parents agree, since I store my parts at their house. :-) I will examine the steering knuckle on the right side today. Let's hope that one is in better condition! Henrik Larsson, Sweden '64 and '68 Notches ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org