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• Re: Looking for a new bike rack
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Sun, 3 Apr 2022 21:26:43 -0400
  ...I have an aftermarket bumper and really like the Kuat racks (that's what I use on my wifes car and my pick-up...
• Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 4 May 2002 13:16:23 -0700
  Hmm you could combine one of those and one of these http://thesamba.com/racks/ some really stiff shocks, and an engine upgrade... :oD...
• Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:09:14 -0400
  Good Morning, I've ordered a rebuilt steering rack for my 87 Westy, and it should be here around Tuesday. I plan on replacing...
• Bile Rack for a Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Steve Mack
  Thu, 04 Apr 1996 14:41:04 -0800
  I have been looking for a bike rack for the back hatch of a 1993 Eurovan Weekender. The products I have seen so far...
• Re: Paulchen Bike Rack vs 4 bikes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 08:44:42 -0700
  I have a Fiamma rack... I don't think the Fiamma will carry 4 bikes... 3 max I think... I don't know how...
• Re: Bike rack suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Thu, 24 May 2007 18:22:33 -0700
  I have a flamia rack that fits two bikes on the back hatch (bus depot). This is a great rack. I put a bumper...
• Re: WTB: yakima racks - bike rack for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:59:54 EDT
  ...Any help appreciated. > i have a yakima bike rack that mounts to the crossbars, for sale if youre interested.. chris
• Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:00:25 -0700
  ...Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks? > > The "Hard" part for me, when replacing the power steering rack, was > getting the steering shaft...
• Re: installing a rebuilt power steering rack, anything to keep in mind?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 09:29:42 -0500
  ...installing a rebuilt power steering rack, anything to keep in mind? Are you getting the rubber bushings that mount the rack too? If not...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 21:24:55 +0000
  Yes, I want to remove both tie rods, not the ends, from the rack to make it more compact for shipping to France. The...
• manual steering rack and pinion
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:06:28 -0500
  The same manual steering rack and pinion was used from 1980 to 1991 in the vanagons. I have one of these that I took...
• Re: roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 08:42:55 -0500
  Hi Mark, I've been eyeing these racks: http://www.a1-autoracks.com/sproof1.html they're Thule copies and they're $50 ---- hard...
• Re: power steering rack core
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 03:15:18 -0400
  http://www.amazon.com/Edelmann-Rack-Pinion-Seal-8928/dp/B0031GDWXC/ref=au_pf_ss_3?ie=UTF8&Model=Vanagon|963&n=15684181&s...
• Yakima Racks FS/Trade
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 08:01:27 -0800
  Yakima racks "1A Raingutters". No keys. Needs pipes. You can find pipes at any hardware store. Racks cost $140 complete I figure they are...
• Bicycle rack mounted on rear windshield
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 13:56:31 -0400
  Hello Is it ok to mount a bicycle rack on the rear windshield ? I picked up a used bicycle rack in my local area...
• Re: Pop Top Sports Rack
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 09:48:54 -0700
  ...I place the racks about 5 feet apart over the pop top within the indentation on the side. The rack mounts must be positioned...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 19:23:23 +0000
  ...Power Steering rack On the manual steering rack, the collar on large inner tie rod end nut gets peened into the slot on rack...
• Re: manual steering rack lubrication requirements
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 19:07:24 -0500
  When I replaced a torn boot on my manual rack, I got the steering rack lube from the dealer as well as both boots...
• Re: Steering rack replacement question
  Historical mailing list - zaranski
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 19:48:00 -0600
  Just (TODAY!) finished-up replacing the rack on my wife's 87 GL (I say finished, but still need tires and alignment). Not a...
• Re: power steering rack: core value
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 14:10:37 -0700
  I am looking for a steering rack rebuild kit ... got a source ? I have 2 or 3 used leaky PS steering racks. thanks, Scott...
• Rack am Ruined
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 02 Jul 1997 22:40:11 -0700
  Hello; After replacing the rack and pinion in my 87 G, two weeks ago, I have been losing ATF from the p/s reservoir...
• Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 00:58:03 -0700
  ...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: [vanagon] manual steering vs. power steering
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:38:11 -0800
  On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:04:57 -0800 (PST), Joe Lin <joeminglin@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Is a manual steering rack easier to turn...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 14 May 2013 05:47:16 -0400
  Jeff, I had a bike rack very similar to this one. The STRAPS are the problem, they do not stay tight. If you're...
• Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 11:40:48 -0600
  ...If you have a Westy, you can use the Fiamma rack and put a kids bike in the back or in the luggage rack...
• RE: Replacing the seal on luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 10 Jul 97 23:38:12 UT
  ...Right - the amount of trash and leaves under the rack was amazing. With the rack off I just cleaned and waxed to give a...
• Re: Advice about power steering problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:31:22 -0700
  ...if that was above speck - 'replace rack' . Like they got to that step pretty quickly ..no adjustments on the rack or anything. I suppose...
• Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 01:32:00 EST
  ...I have a Fiamma aluminum rack on order to check out the mounting and quality. Fiamma racks should run about $100 less. If someone...
• Re: Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:02:38 -0500
  The power steering version of the van can be easily driven without the power steering connected - ie, the pump disengaged - but the rack still...
• Re: Play at Manual Steering Rack and Bushings ok? (VIDEO)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:53:24 -0500
  ...Play at Manual Steering Rack and Bushings ok? (VIDEO) Should have mentioned. I was turning the coupler at rack ~ 1/4 turn. Neil. On...
• Re: Steering rack replacement question
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 00:03:27 -0500
  Mark and all ~ Great write-up of the steering rack R&R! I have added it to our website. If you want to edit...
• Re: Installing a tie rod in a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 23:49:40 -0400
  Removal of the rack is the proper procedure. However, it can be done. Pull the tie rod all the way out and you can...
• Re: Safari racks for Vanagon, not Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 22:22:30 -0500
  John, These racks look pretty good. Don't have one but it looks like Gary Lee can build what you want. www.telusplanet.net...
• Roof Front Luggage Rack: where is the water going out ?
  Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:36:22 -0400
  Hi, can someone tell me where is the water that fells into the Front luggage rack is going out, I can see any exit...
• any use for a worn out manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:00:40 -0700
  Can manual steering racks be rebuilt? I still have the old one, debating if it should go to the land fill or not. The...
• Re: Pop Top Racks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Covello
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 08:22:05 -0500
  ...I'll be adding a bike rack for the 700 mile pilgrimage to Watkins Glen next weekend. I'll be sure to report any...
• Re: Roof racks, kayaks, and wind
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 03:33:23 -0600
  ...The van was a Westy here on vacation >from Germany, and I've never seen anything like the rack here. It seemed to >be...
• Luggage rack seal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 13:10:42 -0800
  Volks, Inherited a new luggage rack and pop top seal kit from PO. Installed the luggage rack seal and am having problems getting the...
• Re: Looking for a good used PS Rack
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:53:58 -0700
  ...I'm� looking for a good used power steering rack for my '85 Westy.� My� rack is leaking like crazy from the seals, but...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:10:43 -0700
  they unscrew from the rack. get the rubber boot out of the way .. I recall 22mm perhaps .. it's very important to hold the...
• Re: Powersteering Rack - using synthetic Auto trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:39:26 -0400
  I also am using M1 ATF with my new (rebuilt) rack. Working great so far but its only been a couple of months. Don...
• '88 Westy Fridge Racks wanted
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 12:28:09 PDT
  Mine came with only one rack. I'd like to get at least the two door racks which hold cans in, and also the...
• Fw: For sale: Aluminum Bike Rack for 1989 Westfalia poptop
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 07:40:14 -0500
  I found this on the H2O list, sounds like a Paulchen rack to me, maybe. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Trevor Reid <skylight@home.com...
• A rack to carry 2 bikes, 1 gas can and a spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 13:46:02 -0600
  ...The rack fits on the back door of the Vanagon. See pictures at http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/4bike/4bike.htm Gary...
• Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 21:47:28 -0700
  Can anyone offer suggestions and advice for a rack to fit a pop-top Camper that would be suitable for kayaks? I'm new...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:16 -0700
  I've had a Hollywood rack for many years. Well made and a sturdy basic rack. Mine does not have the individual holders either...
• Re: power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:09:45 -0700
  The Maval re-built racks have a life-time warranty...lotsa venders carry the Maval. Anthony'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) --- On Sun, 4/18...
• Seals for 86 power steering rack?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:31:27 -0500
  I need help with repairs to the power steering rack for my 86 GL. Any advice, assistance, or warnings would be appreciated. My 86...
• Fiamma bike rack capacity?
  Historical mailing list - sheng
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:04:04 -0700
  I'm shopping for two electric bikes to hang on the Fiamma rack on my '91 Westy. At age 50, the hills appear steeper...
• gary lee wide rack for sale- seattle
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 22:49:02 -0700
  Ive got one of Gary Lee's fantastic racks for sale. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm Its the wide rack...
• Re: Bent Tie Rod
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 1 Aug 2024 20:46:24 -0600
  If as You say all looks & feels OK, I'd just replace the TieRod,,, If it turns out that the Rack is damaged You...
• Re: Power Steering Boots and Back-up Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:20:51 EST
  ...And, the first time I renewed Vanagon tie rods I considered doing just that, complete with wrenching on the rack (the rack is the...
• LVC - Yakima Full Swing Bike rack write up
  Historical mailing list - Tom Myers
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:01:16 -0400
  Hey Folks I picked up a Yakima Full swing bike rack just before my trip out west. I put pics of the rack and...
• Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 21:33:53 -0800
  Howdy Volks, Kinda curious if anybody has run across a bike rack that can fit a recumbent (7' bike roughly) Preferably a non roof...
• Re: Trouble with water connector, random? holes
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Sat, 20 May 2000 10:42:24 -0500
  Those four holes in the luggage rack are for the rain. Without them, the rack would be a birdbath. The water runs through there...
• Solar panel cable, Routing
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 12:50:06 -0700
  Hey volks, I'm about to remove my luggage rack, reluctantly, to route the cable from panel (in the luggage rack) to controller. Just...
• Re: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:02:49 -0700
  ...if the toothed gear rack moves up and down, or fore-aft in the bushing at the end of the power steering rack/whole...
• Bike rack over rear window? Yakima Roof racks.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 02:24:58 -0500
  ...I know the FAQ's have been over this, but I bought my Bus last month with Yakima roof racks (for kayaks, windsurfer, etc...
• Re: Stiffer steering with new P/S rack?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 10:19:55 -0700
  I guess all I have is my own anecdotal experience, but I very recently replaced the rack on my '89 and have not found...
• Re: Inner tie rod
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 11:46:09 -0800
  I'd strongly suggest securing the parts (rack) as shown in Bentley. As per a polite comment from David B to me, if the...