Patrick wrote:

> I recently acquired a 1966 Bug in Denver from my daughter and drove it back
> to Atlanta with no problems. She is a little vague about what services has
> been done to it as she had it sitting for the last two years because of
> starter problems. That's been fixed. Now I'm wondering if there is a way to
> check the upper and lower ball joints as I've heard they should be replaced
> more frequently then what I am used to on American cars. The people I've
> asked locally seem somewhat vague in their responses. Can anyone please
> advise me on this matter.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brother Pat
>
>
They'll often last 100,000 miles if the boots aren't broken.

Get a Bentley Official Manual for '66 thru '69.
There is a nice section on the frt end and shows how to check them.

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Speedy Jim
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