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• Re: Need: 2 Luggage rack bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 02:10:19 EDT
  ...around they could > send me? I need 2 of the 4 that are used on the front/sides > of the rack. > > i have some
• Fake Gutters for Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:52:17 -0800
  Where do I find the fake gutters that allow mounting of a kayak rack to a pop top? Also, what's a good rack...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Balance Line Popping Off
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 18:39:42 -0500
  ...If there is fluid in the boots, the rack is shot. The line only moves the air from the boots so they do not...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:24:48 -0700
  ...Reported fuel economy impact vary from a low of a few percent up to 15 % for some racks and 25% for rack and bicycle...
• Tires/upper balljoint/steering rack work. Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:54:42 -0800
  ...I replaced both upper ball joints, and lubed the steering rack. Now my steering is easier. I suspect lubing the rack made the biggest...
• Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:19:20 -0800
  ...ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima > > > > > > > I was kind of surprised how much tougher it was to > > > raise the top with the racks on, but...
• Re: wisdom of strapping surfboard to westy roof, no rack
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 3 May 2004 08:21:00 -0400
  Here's a complete rack for $49.99 --- it's a Thule clone and looks pretty good to me. I was going to order...
• Re: Seeking Yakima Rack Advice
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:23:52 -0700
  ...Seeking Yakima Rack Advice > > > > Hi all, > > > > I'm ready to put a Yakima rack on top of the Syncro Westie. > If any of > > you...
• Re: Roof top Racks
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:54:28 -0800
  ...Roof top Racks Any suggestions from the group as to removable racks on the pop top to carry a canoe or kayak.
• Thule roof racks for Westie-Help?
  Historical mailing list - John Falconer
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 19:13:46 -0400
  Just purchased Thule racks for my Westfalia. The parts list says that the No. 300 raingutter foot pack fits this vehicle. Too bad I...
• Re: Back again!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 20:59:23 EDT
  ...It looks as though a rack off an early Suburban, or full sized Blazer/Jimmy, would work. I'm planning on a trip to...
• Hang gliders
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:17:50 -0700
  ...roof rack, but any pointers beyond that? What sort of racks work well? The alternative is a ladder on the roof rack of the...
• luggage rack posts
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 00:45:13 -0500
  in reference to my "luggage rack symphonics" post, some of you have mentioned that there was a recent discussion in the archives. i've...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:52:00 -0700
  ...Power Steering Rack Question > Craig, Have you had someone turn the wheel while you watch the hoses? > IIRC, > you can unplug the switch and...
• Re: 2-inch receiver hitch is the bomb for adding receiver racks, bike carriers etc
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 21:34:01 -0600
  ...inch receiver box you can add cool items such as reciever racks, bike > carriers and so on......just be sure that the shop that...
• Re: Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:53:10 -0500
  ...Grab the wheel at 3 and 9 position and while you look at the steering rack boot, try to rock the wheel side to...
• p/s rack #2
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 04 Jul 1997 14:22:26 -0700
  Hello; Yesterday Canadian tire called me with my replacement rack and pinion. Regular readers will recall that my 2 week old rack started leaking...
• Re: Satellite radio antenna mounting for 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 22 May 2004 06:05:10 EDT
  ...Any suggestions on mounting a sirius satellite radio antenna? < < < < < Mike, do not put the antenna under the luggage rack. When the luggage rack is...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:29:35 -0700
  ...Reported fuel economy impact vary from a low of a few percent up to 15 % for some racks and 25% for rack and bicycle...
• Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 13:53:43 -0700
  Never seen a Country Homes with a luggage rack. That's how I tell them apart. I could be wrong, but I s'pect...
• Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:08:30 -0500
  On Thu, 25 Mar 2004, Mark Carrig wrote: > My question is, is the fiberglass rack strong enough to support the 3' > antenna in moderate...
• Re: Sailboard Roof Rack FS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:32:32 -0700
  ...Sailboard Roof Rack FS > > >>I was up in the attic reorganizing my Vanagon stuff when I came across >>some >> roof rack I bought and...
• Re: Yokohama News...
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 15:06:34 -0700
  ...I have corresponded with both Yokohama and Tire Rack recently and the Y370 is available in the size LT195/75/14, load range D...
• 85 westy steering problems
  Historical mailing list - George T. Allen
  Mon, 15 May 2000 14:31:07 -0400
  ...Upon inspection of the steering rack I notice (2) lines that appeared to be vaccum lines (not the power steering lines) and (1) of...
• Re: Power Steering rack '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 00:03:16 -0500
  ...You may only need to replace the seals, as opposed to the entire rack. Perhaps someone on the list can help you further diagnose...
• Fiamma Bike rack parts
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Tue, 2 May 2006 10:23:15 -0400
  Hey Everybody, So I managed to back into a tree trunk and bent my Fiamma bike rack frame. NICE ONE!! And good timing to...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:34:33 -0400
  ...com> wrote: > Has anyone removed tie rods from a power steering rack? I'm trying to > figure out how to do it. > ThanksRobert1982 Westfalia >
• 88 Westie front end noise
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 08:26:09 +1000
  ...I found it to be the arm coming from the end of the steering rack. You can easily check by shaking it up and...
• Re: Power steering lines R & R
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 00:19:00 EDT
  With all this talk going on about power steering ,my rack has started leaking .I vaugely remember the list talking about rebuilding the rack...
• Also Paulchen racks and Carver P4 heaters!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 23:50:47 EST
  I also just received a shipment of Paulchen racks and Carver P4 heaters. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A HREF...
• WTB Luggage Rack Tie Down Hooks, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:33:57 -0700
  I am in urgent need of 4 (6 would be better) westy luggage rack tie down hooks. I also need two rubber stops for...
• Re: Switching Westy Interiors from a 85 to a 84
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 27 May 2007 11:08:40 -0700
  > >what the hell is a "spice rack"?? The long storage bin above the kitchen unit on Westy's just below the roofline. Not sure...
• Adding Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:35:44 -0400
  The question came up today on the Subaru Conversion list about adding a Power Steering rack to an early (83.5, 84, 85) vanagon...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 23:13:06 -0800
  ...There are seal kits available for > >less than $100.00 and rebuilt steering racks for around $325.00. > > > >Has anyone rebuilt the rack using...
• Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 May 2002 12:43:46 -0600
  ...I got some old Yakima roof/gutter towers from a local rack shop for $10.00 each and two 6' poles and mounted everything...
• Re: Power Steering Boots
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 20:57:04 -0800
  ...With the rack mounted to the car the tie rod > locking notch is on the topside of the rack and it would take some...
• Re: power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:24:58 -0700
  ...power steering rack leak On Apr 18, 2010, at 3:53 PM, Gregory Smith <gfs@GREGORYFSMITH.COM> wrote: > > Any source for rebuild parts like...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 11:59:38 -0700
  ...After checking on rebuilt racks, I decided to remove the belt driving the pump. To my surprise, I found NO difference in steering effort...
• roof racks for Westy with NO DRILLING
  Historical mailing list - wolfgang
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 22:45:49 -0500
  I just wanted to let the list know about my roof rack solution. I know the subject comes up sometimes, but I've never...
• Re: Roof racks for 76 Type II?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 11:53:41 -0400
  >Anyone have any reccomendation on what kind of roof racks will fit a >76 Type II non camper. I want to put a couple...
• Measurements for Westie luggage rack please!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 20:46:07 -0700
  Can someone give me the measurements for the luggage rack that is located in front of the pop-top on a Westfalia camper? My...
• Re: Luggage rack and poptop
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:12:06 -0400
  ...Luggage rack and poptop >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I'm thinking of using a rafting water-proof duffel-bag up on top. M...
• Re: Vanagon Poptop bunk max weight?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 9 May 2007 14:44:41 -0500
  ...the only weight limit given is for the Luggage Rack up front ... 110lbs or 50kg. my guess would be that the roof/upper bed...
• bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 19:06:38 -0400
  I have a Bell bike rack that holds three bikes. It is adaptable for van hatches, trunks, etc. The problem is that when I...
• Creativity needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:01:24 -0400
  ...I’d like to find a way to make the rack removable and yet keep the roof water proof. Currently the rack is bolted...
• Re: bike racks and stickers
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 22:50:18 -0500
  ...Thule extra tall (11"?) feet and 84" load bars located over the front and rear edges of the luggage rack allow the poptop to...
• Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods, someone!
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:07:57 -0500
  ...Loosen the rack mounting > enough to use a large adjustable wrench to secure the extended rack gear > and then loosen the rod assembly. I...
• Re: Manual Steering Rack Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:38:03 -0500
  Ken Wilford at Vanagain.com sells the Mavel Rebuilt rack - or at least did. I have bought two from him. And they have the...
• Re: Front Receiver Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:35:58 -0400
  I built a set of front and a set of rear bike racks for an 84 GL that I had. Each would hold 2...
• Re: Luggage rack and poptop
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 21:08:43 -0700
  I've been using a water-proof rafting bag from REI (www.rei.com) for several years now up top in my luggage rack...
• Steering rack missing part
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 22:06:53 +0000
  ...The first thing I noticed was his driver side steering rack boot was loose and appears to be missing the grommet/bushing that the...
• Re: Power Steering rack rebuild ?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 21:12:34 -0500
  I saw a posting several months ago that a list member purchased a rebuilt rack for about $130.00 from the Auto Zone. This...
• westy luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Wed, 8 May 2002 12:58:01 EDT
  anyone seen the screen saver off vanagon.com, there is a picture of a westy that has a skylight built into the luggage rack...
• Re: Luggage rack and poptop
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 18:29:02 -0500
  Speaking of the luggage rack, does anyone have a source for the "perfect" waterproof box or maybe bag for up there? All the boxes...
• Fiamma Bike Rack FS
  Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:01:24 +0000
  Hi all, I'm selling an almost-new Fiamma three bike rack that I don't use: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• Re: Roof Rack width survey
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:10:13 -0600
  ...Roof Rack width survey > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Hi All, > > > > I'm putting together a Yakima Roof rack for my 88 vanagon and...
• Re: Vanagon roof racks
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Tue, 25 May 1999 15:48:59 -0700
  ...Vanagon roof racks >Tim: what you need are the QuickN Easy cast aluminum rack clamps. Set of 4 >for about $45 available from ]either...
• Re: poptop seals... NOTE
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 18:04:26 -0500
  ...This water is supposed to go under the luggage rack, past the luggage rack "seal," and into the rain gutter. Despite this, many vendors...
• Re: Silly Question, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:52:49 -0700
  ...Just a few weeks later, the steering rack gave out, and I had to replace that. I suspect that leaking tie rod boots, if...
• Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS
  Historical mailing list - eric unrau
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:04:51 -0500
  ...Need to have a > >rack on top to haul the surfboards to Baja, but > aint got no clearance. > >I have seen a model on...