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• Re: FS: NEW Aluminum Roof Rack with roof bars $395
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 13:30:59 EDT
  ...COM writes: > ""designed to install on square tube roof bars like a Yakima"" > > Yakima bars are big heavy ROUND tubes, Thule is SQUARE......which...
• Vanagon Handling, sway bars & where to get them
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 10:11:22 -0700
  ...I've been waiting for two months for Addco to build some front bars, but they won't until fall or two more orders...
• Bars Leak
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 21:14:07 -0800
  I put in a bottle of Bars Leak when I was traveling up north to see if it would help with my o-ring...
• Bush Bar Source
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Wed, 22 Jan 97 11:29:21
  Does anyone know of a source for bush bars* for Vanagons? Thanks. * Bush bars are those bars you see going across the front of...
• Bus Torsion Bar Adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - John Grunkemeier
  Thu, 14 Jul 1994 14:05:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I am planning on adjusting the rear torsion bars and would like to solicit some advice on this procedure. I plan to estimate the...
• Re: jail bars for sale
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 07:04:00 -0700
  These jail bars were stock on 1984 Wolfsburg passenger models.These Wolfys also had screens on the sliding windows and a rear bench that...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:31:21 -0800
  ...Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug > if i get jail bars i want them all the away around.. hehe > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce...
• Bars Leak, was: waterboxer longevity
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:12:20 EST
  I've used Bars Leak and Alumi-Seal on a number of cars, including my current Jetta. No problems. No Leaks. gmbulley ccary, nc
• Re: My Cool Sway Bars
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 08:57:55 -0400
  > >Sagging torsion bars? About 4 years ago, one of those hot VW mags did a >71 westy restoration project and they described, quite nicely...
• Re: correct load bearing bars lenght
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:14:38 -0700
  ...correct load bearing bars lenght Hey Folks, Stupid question, because I don't have the van with me to measure, but what are the...
• Re: Addco anti-sway bars
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 25 May 2004 19:03:22 +1200
  >Just curious if anybody has put a set of Addco >anti-sway bars on their vanagon and what their >thoughts are ... any other brand...
• Re: jail bars for sale
  Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 15:45:07 -0700
  Hi, What the heck are jail bars? Just so I don't waste bandwidth -- anyone let us know (email directly, not to the list...
• Re: A Few New Goodies From Europe
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:58:59 +1300
  ...I now have matching >> side window jail bars in stock: >> >> http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J13855 > > >I've never seen the side bars...
• Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 10:47:29 -0600
  ...Also, because of the round bars, > bike racks > and other things always line up correctly. With square bars, if you > have any > curve in...
• Re: Stuck in Barstow with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 09:15:45 -0500
  ...Gary Not sure how far it is from Barstow to Bakersfield, but at least in the same part of California (unless you are talking...
• jail bars for sale
  Historical mailing list - DAVID PARSONS
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 06:37:51 -0700
  I have a set of VW jail bars from a vanagon. I`ve never seen these before. I want 125.00 plus shipping for...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:34:41 -0800
  if i get jail bars i want them all the away around.. hehe -----Original Message----- From: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM> Sent: Mar 12...
• Re: Question about Thule Load bars for 7passenger vanagons
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:21:45 -0400
  ...and also the 48" load bars. I saw some 52" bars for a decent price so maybe I'll buy them. Any other input...
• Re: pry bars - was off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 06:37:58 -0700
  ...On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote: > Oh, those pry bars! I have that exact HF...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 May 2013 10:44:45 -0700
  ...There are at least 4 variations of bars that I know of .. 1. stock US model 82 DV .....both bars rubber-mounted at both...
• Re: Bars Leak
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 22:48:22 +1300
  >Has anyone ever heard of Bars Leak, > >if so .. do u think that will seal up the gases that >are gettin into the cooling...
• Re: Bars Leak?
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 22:59:00 -0400
  ...Bars claims it prevents leaks and conditions the water pump. >> What is the opinion of listmembers on using Bars Leaks in a Vanagon to...
• Re: Anyone have a large front Sway Bar FS?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 12:34:45 -0700
  I have used the Addco bars; I think they are poorly made. We have started carrying another line of bars, I have 1 set...
• sway bars
  Historical mailing list - peter cobb
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 11:15:14 -0700
  a couple of months ago some one on the list was talking about sway bars for the westy, I have a 89 and want...
• Addco anti-sway bars
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 24 May 2004 22:42:24 -0700
  Just curious if anybody has put a set of Addco anti-sway bars on their vanagon and what their thoughts are ... any other brand...
• Re: Jail Bars Q
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:55:30 -0700
  ...I see in ETKA even when VW offered the bars their note is bars com XXmm long > then "cut to size." > > Thanks, > Jeff > 83...
• Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 23:27:25 -0500
  Been poking around on the net, I had seen some sites where they had " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars. Now I am searching...
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:53:12 -0800
  ...At this point even if it gets stuck on bars I’ll have a pretty good idea if I’m close to the desired...
• Re: pry bars - was off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 07:11:24 -0500
  After you get a set of pry bars that Alistair is talking about you wonder what you did without them for all those years...
• Copy of: What are the aluminium bars across the rear hatch for?
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  16 Dec 96 19:49:15 EST
  ...What are the aluminium bars across the rear hatch for? >I have seen some Caravelles (Vanagon in USA) including my 1984 GL with a...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:11:13 -0800
  ...Carrier Bars? > Yes. And I have a steel engine cover waiting to be modified. > > Thanks. > > Jim > > > On Dec 4, 2011, at 12:11 PM...
• Sagging rear on 71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 95 15:17:23 EDT
  The torsion bars are adjustable, they do not need to be replaced. I'd suggest you let a dealer or a certified mech. do...
• Re: Addco anti-sway bars
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 25 May 2004 01:39:28 -0700
  ...Addco anti-sway bars Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 22:42:24 -0700 Just curious if anybody has put a set of Addco anti...
• correct load bearing bars lenght
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:51:19 -0400
  Hey Folks, Stupid question, because I don't have the van with me to measure, but what are the corrects length load bearing bars...
• Re-adjusting torsion bars
  Historical mailing list - Sideshow Bob
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 03:58:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...torsion bars please post it....my bus has been lowered and i'd like to revert to normal height. thx
• Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list - Tom Humphreys
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:43:52 -0800
  ...I'm not sure, though, if that was factory jail bars or > aftermarket jail bars. Makes me think that maybe I should reconsider the...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 07:45:23 -0700
  The 82 diesel carrier bars mount the engine forward by some amount to work with shorter early trannys. When longer 5 speeds came out...
• Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 14:03:23 -0700
  ...those jail bars were an optional accessory. and you can/could order > > them afterward and install them. they supposedly prevent luggage from banging > > into...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 14:45:08 -0700
  ...What would Martha Stewart make from a set of Vanagon Jail Bars?" Somewhere around $2500.00, unless she missed the "op" because her line...
• Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:00:07 -0800
  ...Jail Bars It's amazing when considering that so many of our Vanagon rear windows grew up on the street but so few have...
• front suspension
  Historical mailing list - C.Schilling
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 10:15:11 +1000
  Hi there My 'bus' really needs a replacement of the front torsion bars/springs. It's sagging quite severely. However, the non-availability of...
• Re: Addco anti-sway bars
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 25 May 2004 11:49:50 -0400
  ...Addco anti-sway bars > Just curious if anybody has put a set of Addco > anti-sway bars on their vanagon and what their > thoughts...
• Re: vanagon rear sway bars..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 19:42:46 +0000
  Check out the following link for addco sway bars http://www.addco.net/Toyota-Yugo_AntiSwaybars.htm#Volkswagen 1" in front, 0.875" in...
• My Cool Sway Bars
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 95 18:16 CDT
  Well, I got those sway bars on my '77. I ended up just using some great big hose clamps for the front end. The...
• Re: jail bars for sale
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 22:46:51 +0200
  ...jail bars for sale > I have a set of VW jail bars from a vanagon. I`ve never seen these before. I want 125...
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:56:00 -0500
  ...At this point even if it gets stuck on bars I’ll have a pretty good idea if I’m close to the desired...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:40:22 -0800
  ...What would Martha Stewart make from a set of Vanagon Jail Bars? How about a fish drying rack? Barbaque grill? Towel rack?
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:32:41 -0400
  ...At this point even if it gets stuck on bars I’ll have a pretty good idea if I’m close to the desired...
• Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:04:13 -0700
  ...I'm not sure, though, if that was factory jail > bars or > aftermarket jail bars. Makes me think that maybe I should > reconsider the...
• Those bars over the spare tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 22 May 2002 20:19:59 -0400
  I have a 15" spare that is too big for the stock carrier, partly due to the bars that hold it in place from...
• Bars Leak - *3* flavors
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 08:54:37 CST6CDT
  i know all the air-heads juuust love to read this stuff.... :) Bars Leak comes in at least 3 formulations: 1. the standard 'rat...
• Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:12:16 -0500
  ...Also, because of the round bars, > bike racks > and other things always line up correctly. With square bars, if you > have any > curve in...
• anti roll bars
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 13:22:30 +0000
  ...Has anybody on the list done this? Is the mounting hardware available to do this? Also I need a source for addco sway bars...
• Vanagon front sheet metal--tie bars structural?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:32:37 -0500
  ...my question refers to the vertical bars that are welded between the bumper structure and the horizontal reinforced panel mid-radiator height. If one...
• Broken down in Barstow with a bad head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 19:54:35 -0700
  No where in Barstow will you find a vanagon mechanic Towed to bakersfield to JCS and a car rental back home. Somethings are worth...
• Suspension parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 11:58:12 -0500
  I need to Syncro vanagon Strut Bars, part 251-407-067-C. These are the bars for the cast Trailing arms. Threaded both ends...
• Bars Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 08:35:46 -0800
  Has anyone ever heard of Bars Leak, if so .. do u think that will seal up the gases that are gettin into the cooling...
• re: head gaskets & bars leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 95 08:39:42 PST
  I too have used barsleak with great results. It's been in the cooling system in my '85 for the last 55k miles. It...
• Re: roof rack brackets on westy top
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 13:37:04 -0400
  Hi! all Thule makes, what I always called, long legs and long bars for the poptop...I have been using them for several years...
• FS: Complete Thule roof rack system for Vanagon & Bus Westfalia, $299
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Wed, 20 May 2015 00:58:05 +0000
  ...Attaches securely to rain gutters and completely clears the Westy roof with NO DRILLING! Includes super-high-rise towers, 65" load bars (narrower/wider...