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On 26 Jan 2002, at 20:41, Mike Wodkowski wrote: > The RH ball joint boot is totally shot. Split on the wheel side, not even on > right. I'm sure it's been a trap for dirt and water for a while. The LH side > is good, but going. > So did I hear wrong that these boots are NLA? This is bad. > What do I do? As far as I know, the only way to get a boot is to buy a ball joint. See your FLAPS and see if they can get them. Shop around, prices vary widely. > Whatever I do, I'm going to have to check the endplay. The Bentley says I > need some sort of clamping device for removing the steering knuckle. Will > any old bar clamp do the trick? I use a set of the clamps made to work on a piece of 3/4" pipe, 18" long, most often used for woodworking. I have special jaws made for them, but you might be able to get by. > Can I look forward to wrestling with removing the brake disc and splash > shield? What do I use to press the tie rod end out of the steering arm? Yes, this is a LOT of work, and a number of things that can go wrong. I'd really like to hear that you had Keith nearby to help. I have a tie rod press, sold by JC Whitney for about $15, 25 years ago. > PS: While I was under there, I noticed that the seal running from the filler > neck to the front truck is shot too. Anyone have one? The big rubber seal the fits AROUND the neck where it goes into the trunk? I've never seen one go bad. I should have one somewhere, but I find this strange. What's wrong with it? If you mean the overflow hose, I have those. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe