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• Re: origin of a bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 14:08:39 -0700
  Bradley, do you have a rack-specific shop in your area? They likely will know and may have the parts, or something that will...
• Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:06:26 -0800
  ...I'm repairing a 3 way crack at upper corner of this part, but regarding these fine cracks at bottom front of rack, image...
• Re: Best Yakima roof rack setup for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 07:16:56 -0800
  ...Best Yakima roof rack setup for Westy? What is the best way to install a Yakima roof rack on a 1991 Westy? Which Yakima...
• Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:25:59 EDT
  ...there were two camper conversions in besides the westfalia that had the front luggage rack. one was ASI, and the other was Country Homes...
• Re: steering rack - r&r
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 09:25:40 -0400
  ...Investigation shows quite a bit more play at that end of the steering rack than at the other. The remains of the boot are...
• Re: Luggage Rack underside -- washers and felt pads
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:46:14 -0500
  I took off my luggage rack to replace the seals and found the same issue, I made some rubber washers for the front which...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 17:44:06 -0400
  ...installing new luggage rack seals ::: :::Hey Geo, ::: :::While this may indeed be possible, taking an extra 15 minutes or so to :::remove the rack...
• Re: popup top seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:43:43 -0400
  ...5) The luggage rack seal can be installed without removing or loosening your luggage rack. You still may choose to remove it if you...
• Re: Luggage rack mod, not mine
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:26:07 -0700
  This type of mod may help keep folks from overloading their luggage rack. The owners manual does state a weight limit, if I recall...
• Re: westy luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Wed, 8 May 2002 14:34:38 -0330
  ...westy luggage rack > From: Andy Zappe <Zapvw@AOL.COM> > Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 12:58:01 EDT > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >anyone...
• Re: DIY Roof Rack?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:21:03 -0400
  Only problem with that design is you can't raise the poptop with the kayaks on the rack. On Mar 16, 2008, at 7...
• Re: Steering rack bushings...
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:45:30 -0800
  > Just a word of advice to anyone who buys a Maval steering rack > (rebuild) from Worldpac -- to my astonishment and dismay, mine came > fitted...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack Bentley Chapter and Verse
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:36:54 -0500
  ...My power steering rack started going >> bad >> about this time last year, dropping the reservoir level from max to >> min in a >> couple days...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 18:27:26 -0400
  ...installing new luggage rack seals > ::: > :::Hey Geo, > ::: > :::While this may indeed be possible, taking an extra 15 minutes or so to > :::remove the rack...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:48:30 -0400
  ...I have been waiting on a rebuilt rack for a few weeks now since mine started leaking. Its actually pretty easy to drive without...
• Re: Hatch bike racks question
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:07:38 -0700
  ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/rack.htm hope this helps.. -tim
• Re: Fitting a rack onto the t...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Apr 94 14:44:23 EDT
  For roof rack stuff for Poptops get the Yakima catalog. Get all Yakima parts. Ignore their 100 lb??? weight restriction for the camper pop...
• Re: p.s. rack '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 20:18:09 EDT
  I sell rebuilt power steering racks for '85-91 Vanagons for $200. Let me know if you are interested. Ken Wilford Van-Again John...
• For sale: Manual Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 15:56:58 EDT
  For Sale - Low mileage (less than 100K) MANUAL Steering Rack. Good boots, good tie rods, outer tie rod ends are useable, but should be...
• Luggage Rack Cargo Net?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 13:22:32 -0700
  Anyone got a recommendation for a nice cargo net that fits the luggage rack? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• Thule Rack Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Will Baker
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:59:05 -0700
  � I am looking for a used thule rack. I think it is the thule 953 that will fit like i need it to. Does...
• Re: Hatch bike racks question
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:19:45 -0700
  I use the Lee full with back rack. Gary Lee's products are clearly superior to anything else on the market. His service and...
• Wanted: Fridge Door racks
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:19:18 -0400
  Hey All, I would like the racks for the door of the fridge, and the drip tray. If anyone has some collecting dust, I...
• Re: power steering rack replacement
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 09:19:18 -0500
  ...The u-joint doesn't slip as far onto the rack's splined nub as far as it did on the old rack, and...
• Re: Screens for Westy roof scuppers
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 08:20:35 -0600
  Sounds like an idea that I've seen somewhere before > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23881/luggage-rack-drain-hole-screen-kit-?v= Might...
• Fitting a rack onto the top of a 1991 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin McGough
  Thu, 21 Apr 1994 11:14:41 -0700 (PDT)
  I'm looking for information on how I'd go about fitting a roof rack (to carry a small boat) onto the top of...
• poptop alignment
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 09:36:58 -0600
  ...It appears that the last inch of the top should rest on the lip of the luggage rack. Right now the top rides below...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:19:08 -0500
  ...Manuel rack.I too am tired of replacing parts only to have them fail again, soon.Mike, your vanagon sounds like mine. The repair...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 23:56:44 -0400
  ...Power Steering rack boot > If it's just the boot you need, it's simple enough to pop of the > steering knuckles with a...
• Re: Fw: Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 12:32:47 -0800
  I haven't priced Yakima Racks in a few years, but I do remember that the prices then really hurt. If we could get...
• Re: Vanagon Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 20:47:36 -0700
  ...Vanagon Roof Racks i have a OEM vanagon roof rack..its like the older VWOA bus style..a "basket" type w/ tubular construction, and...
• Re: power steering groan
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:22:14 -0400
  Jorgen is recommended for rebuilt racks on the Audi list. Looks like they may carry Vanagon racks too. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 08:59:34 -0500
  ...These parts are designed to attach to my existing Paulchen rack and they allow for 2 more bikes on the rack. Steve, the tent...
• Re: bike racks and stickers
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:32:01 -0800
  ...I love the ease with which I can stick the bikes on the back of the rack and go. Plus, the rack doubles as...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:13:55 +0000
  ...I took the manual rack w/the knuckles and lower steering rod (the one that connects up to that U-joint by the radiator...
• Re: [WetWesties] VW Campers and Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:07:19 -0600
  ...Get a set of bow/stern racket hold-downs. >> In addition to the 2 rack straps, I use these for a 4 point >> connection...
• Re: Leaking luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 May 2013 11:28:44 -0700
  ...The drainage is through the gap between the roof and rack where the seal ends at the rear of the rack. It's easy...
• Re: Surf Rack
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 17:39:39 -0700
  ...Surf Rack > > > Hello all, > > Any surf-riding vanagon owners out there? I'm > looking for info on where I > could find a surf rack...
• Re: roof rack brackets on westy top
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 16:31:39 EDT
  ...They are small metal plates with a small ledge for the rack feet. They bolt on - you gotta drill holes through the sides of...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier (Need German Translation)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:45:40 -0400
  ><SNIP> >>the Paulchen rack is rated for a load of 40 kilos, or 88 pounds. Unless you >>are carrying high end road bikes, four...
• Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 16:18:49 -0400
  ...I did this when I had the luggage rack removed. Bought stainless oval head screws and stainless nuts to replace the rivets, although re...
• Re: whats the most stuff youve ever fit in your vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 03:45:46 -0600
  ...18 sheets of 4x8' OSB on top of my roof rack(yes it's a >stout rack system!) Tires and suspension complained and I...
• Keep Rear Hatch Open with Bike Rack attached?
  Historical mailing list - DB
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:37:54 -0400
  Hi all, I recently installed a Fiamma carry all bike rack on my 1986 vanagon, and like it a lot. Definitely light weight, well...
• Torn PS rack boot before 1500 mile trip
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 12:12:31 -0700
  Hey all, It never ends...after a full motor and trans rebuild a month ago, I find the passenger boot on the steering rack...
• RE: Bile Rack for a Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 21:33:24 -0500
  The rack is also available, (for Canadian and northern types) from OWASCO Volkswagen Inc 1425 Dundas St. E. Whitby, Ontario L1N 2K6 (905) 668...
• Re: Roof-racks for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 01:41:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...I can't find any clamp-on roof >racks for this model. Anybody know where this item is available? Any >other ideas about how...
• Re: Michelin X-RadialPlus
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 10:57:46 -0800
  ...Radtke wrote: >So, is the Michelin in the Tire Rack ad? > Speaking of Tire Rack ads, in December I was browsing through Car & Driver...
• Gas Can Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:28:00 -0700
  ...rack on the back which, partnered with a rack on the other side for a spare tire, sounds like a lot of racks on...
• Re: Yakima Roof Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 11:13:30 -0400
  Hi, If your racks are from 1994 or newer they will not have the number on the out side. If you have the raingutter...
• Got an old Thule roofrack laying around?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 19:06:51 -0600
  ...http://internet.cybermesa.com/~bludevil/RackMount/RubberPiece.jpg More pictures can be seen here: http://internet.cybermesa.com/~bludevil/RackMount/ Hope someone can help...
• Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:53:57 -0500
  My solution for mounting a "CB" antenna was to remove the luggage rack and, using a hole saw, cutting a hole in the bottom...
• Alignment questions
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 17:37:47 -0700
  ...The relation between the steering wheel and the rack center point should not change during an alignment - so if your steering wheel is offset...
• Re: Recent Upgrade Experience (wheels/tires/transaxle)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:45:39 -0700
  ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/4bike/widepage10pics.htm
• 2.0 l. Injectors, Rack and FPR
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 13 May 2002 07:32:25 -0700
  For those of you that want to go with the I4 injectors, rack and FPR with their TICCO conversion: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...
• Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:25:17 -0500
  Although this is not directly related to the "buzzing" luggage rack problem I think it is a good time to share some information with...
• Re: Power steering update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 8 Apr 2019 22:06:59 -0400
  ...Really what most are doing is resealing the rack. While that can fix some of the problem steering racks a good portion have wear...
• Lubing a stiff steering rack (manual) with the wrong grease??
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:52:52 -0700
  ...Since the problem was coming from the steering rack, I pushed a bunch of grease into the steering rack tube on the rack shaft...
• Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:56:20 -0600
  ...Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice > > Nothing up there but the factory westy top. > its the luggage rack that is buzzing right above...
• Re: Best quality poptop seal?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 11:38:57 -0400
  ...Not just the poptop and luggage rack sections, but even the front seal section (between the two). It holds permanently, with no glue and...
• Re: Rantworthy '85 Westy ad?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:02:23 -0400
  Gary Lee racks http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/vw.htm Look at the image of the rear upper tailgate, you can see the...