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• Transmission: Carrier Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Fri, 01 Sep 95 10:33:00 PDT
  Yesterday I wrote about my Vanagon tranny, dealer said it sounded like the carrier bearings were bad. I mistakenly wrote that the sound occurs...
• Re: Westy bumper motorbike carrier
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:15:44 -0600
  ...Westy bumper motorbike carrier > > Looking to buy a Honda Navi and would like to put it on the front bumper? > Any ideas? Thanks > > > Sent...
• Re: insurance
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Nov 2017 06:26:14 +0000
  ...I am now searching for other carriers. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this. Any suggestions for a new carrier are appreciated. David...
• Re: Turbo Diesel engine carrier bars
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 21:08:35 +0200
  ...anyone have the part numbers > for the left and right engine carrier bars (the bars that > attach to the frame rail and the rear...
• Re: Front Bike Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 15:53:32 -0700
  ...Front Bike Carrier > > I was thinking about putting a receiver hitch on the front so I could use one > of those cargo trays to...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:35:44 -0400
  Frank, you had better weigh that mess- or would you rather not know? <EG> George/ATL Super Sherpa Test Rider
• page: tom wilsher
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:04:09 -0700
  your hotmail acct. is full. pmail me a different address to respond to your carrier query. thanks. sorry for the wobw. bill
• Re: Carrying a Motor Bike??
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:32:09 +0000
  ...I am wondering > whether > it is feasible to add a carrier to the rear and carry a smallish motorbike > when I go camping/traveling...
• Re: FS: Syncro 16 Rear Spare Tire Carriers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 20:40:06 -0700
  ...That is the price of the carrier assembly with about $200 CAD profit in it for me - seriously. I'm not out to rip...
• Re: Re: � � � Syncro front underpanel
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 23:02:39 +0100
  ...Sounds like a previous owner > (if it had one) removed the normal carrier. I can take some digital photos of > how the carrier hooks...
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99 / ATE vs. Girling
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:11:17 -0800
  ...and float in the carrier whereas the guide pins of the ATE caliper > assembly are fixed to the carrier and the caliper body floats...
• Re: Kayak/Luggage Carrier for 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:56:15 -0400
  ...Kayak/Luggage Carrier for 91GL >I use Yakima racks. A fine product, you can get them at many major retail > chains. (I got mine...
• Re: Anyone still selling 5-cyl crossmembers?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 09:51:22 -0800
  ...The ends of the engine carrier do not quite line up with the frame rails. > > Now we're cut some square stock and will...
• Re: rear tire carriers for vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 08:06:23 -0600
  ...Gary Lee Custom VW Vanagon Racks, Carriers & Accessories Sales: 403 272-7284 gary2a@telusplanet.net "people don't take trips, trips take people", John...
• Re: Bike carrier
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 11:49:41 -0700
  ...They also make hatch mount carriers but I don�t know if a 4 bike one is practical. The one I use will hold...
• Re: odd vanagon on samba....vanagon "carrier"????
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 13:03:43 -0600
  Another odd thing. the international nation code on the sticker on the rear glass is a non-existent code.
• Re: bike carrier 2
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 13:03:11 -0500
  ...bike carrier 2 > Thanks to all that replied, > > The French-Canadian site was very interesting - especially after > translation > (you have to love google). > I...
• Re: bike carrier 2
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 18:16:56 +0000
  ...bike carrier 2 > > > > Here is a good page (in French unfortunately) that summarize different > > options. > > http://mononc.free.fr/VanagonInfo/RackVanagon/SupportVelos.htm > > > > You...
• Stairs to the Westy roof?
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:30:21 -0500
  ...Optimally this would fit in to the luggage carrier in front. Of course, if it hasn't been made, guess I'll have to...
• Re: Roof Rack Options
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:03:28 -0600
  ...My carrier simulates having "bar type" roof racks mounted on the back door of your van. You can carry up to four bikes, or...
• Re: FS: Ronal R9's, SA Extra Tank, Gerry Can Carrier, Tire Carrier, Momo Stars, Puch Badge, AW Sink unit
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:27:15 -0700
  Sorry folks but the AW sink unit has sold to Doug from CT. He was the first to act. I've canceled the EBay...
• Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 09:47:34 -0700
  ...The alternative to welding the bracket to the frame rail, or welding the pieces of the left engine carrier together, is to replace teh...
• Re: Canvas roof carrier
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 14:50:58 -0400 (EDT)
  Chris - If you are talking about some kind of zippered case that would fit inside the roof carrier on a Westy, I would certainly...
• FS in Austin-Spare Tire Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:30:29 -0500
  If yur lookin. http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/1248643534.html not mine Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
• Carfax?
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:22:25 -0400
  Can somone carfax this vin for me? WV2ZB0250EH126122 Thanks! -- Brien K Dews CC-AWCI www.busesbythebeach.com 84 Wolfsburg Westfalia 88 Vanagon 'Carrier' 89...
• Re: 4 Bike carriers
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:22:12 -0400
  ...4 Bike carriers > > > > Thanks everyone. I do have a 3 bike carrier for my ball hitch but we > are now four so … that increases...
• feedback on 15 inch wheel options
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:31:36 -0400
  ...I want something that fits in the spare tire carrier, minor modification required to the carrier is okay with me. The only reason I...
• Re: Tornado Red Doka/Tristar on 880 car carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 19:17:12 -0600
  ...today just south of Oakland around 2pm. > > I saw a car carrier off to the side with a Tornado Red Doka/Tristar (Not > quite...
• Re: Electric window problem!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 15:51:53 +0000
  ...The carrier goes up and down, opening and closing > the window. The carrier is pulled up or down by a cable. There is a...
• Re: Spare wheel carrier for a 15" or 16" wheel
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:59:45 -0800
  ...Spare wheel carrier for a 15" or 16" wheel >Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:14:52 -0800 > >Hello List, > >I�m in upgrade...
• Motor Mount HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:38:00 +0000
  ...GOOD CALL - the driver's side outer mount crumbled apart as I dropped the carrier. Bad, because now I can't reverse the process...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 00:06:36 -0500
  ...This allows for the whole carrier rack plate to support the additional lifting force applied. I used 250 pound rated gas springs (one on...
• Re: Trailer Hitch?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:58:04 -0500
  ...The only problem is that there is place where you can padlock the storage box or whatever onto the carrier, on which is attached...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 22:34:49 -0600
  ...The luggage carrier adds to turbulence and the higher angle of > the luggage carrier adds to the frontage area of the windshield. > > Other hightops...
• Re: Alloy wheels fit in spare tire carrier?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 22:15:52 -0700
  ...Ran my hand over the top of the tire (in the carrier now) and >noticed that the radiator hoses are kinda squoshed. Not much...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon "Carrier" for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 06:56:26 -0400
  ...The dash was not padded. > I've never seen the "carrier" logo. I have seen the later 80s Crew Cabs with > the round headlights...
• Re: again with "exhaust rattle"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:18:27 -0700
  ...I found a loose bolt, the centre one of the > three that holds the cast aluminium carrier to the engine. I think > this was...
• Re: Pop-Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:35:49 -0700
  ...In other words, does the luggage carrier seal extend > to the very rear adge of the carrier, or does it stop short to allow...
• Re: odd vanagon on samba....vanagon "carrier"????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 06:34:18 -0700
  ...odd vanagon on samba....vanagon "carrier"???? > If I take it to be a FR no such code in current or obsolete. Same for F8...
• Re: Engine Carrier installed: The Good Bad, and the ugly! --- ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:05:53 -0700
  ...Not much room to get down to take better > pics. > > Bottom of carrier is off level, but drive train is level and mounts > don...
• Motorbike bumper carrier
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:16:06 +0000
  Looking to purchase a Honda Navi, and would like to carry it on the bumper of the Westy? Any ideas? Sent from Yahoo Mail...
• Westy bumper motorbike carrier
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:21:32 +0000
  Looking to buy a Honda Navi and would like to put it on the front bumper? Any ideas? Thanks Sent from Yahoo Mail for...
• hitch options
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 2 Jul 2018 18:22:36 -0400
  I would like to get a 2 inch hitch, primarily to to use a swing-away bike carrier. What options are there currently that...
• Re: Another tire carrier prototype
  Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
  Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:08:08 -0400
  ...Decided to try an offset position of the wheel on the carrier, > > I'm > > > not sure it's a success, doesn't look right...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 01:50:39 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 8:41 PM Subject: Re: Carrier Bars? > It's REALLY difficult to weld chopper gun reinforced ABS or...
• Itchin to ride
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 21:24:34 -0400
  ...I could probably put the small bike on the luggage carrier above the front seats, but the two others need a real carrier. Are...
• Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 31 May 2008 09:12:38 -0700
  ...As it is, I only left 1-2" clearance between carrier arm and exhaust pipe. Any "higher" and it would hit the carrier. I...
• Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:07:35 -0400
  ...a 205:65x16 tire can be stuffed into the stock > (smaller) carrier. > Get a longer 14mm Bolt (same diameter and thread pitch as the...
• bike carriers
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dyer
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 09:02:12 -0800
  ...800/533-7696 OSI Bike carriers, 99.99 to 129.95. -- ANIMAL TESTING IS A HORRIBLE IDEA! They get nervous and give the wrong...
• Re: Spare Tire Matching
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 18:19:32 -0500
  ...Spare Tire Matching When I got 16" rims I had to modify the front carrier. Using 4 gate hinges and cutting them up so...
• Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:46:26 -0500
  ...1985 Westfalia 185 pound moped on carrier Have not purchased carrier yet; so referrals for it too desired. Thank you for any help pmail...
• Re: bicycle rack wanted
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 14 May 1999 10:45:53 -0700
  ...He has the better "First Class" style bike carriers and the original style rack. A cheaper aluminum alternative, with a Yakima-like trough carrier...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:06:31 -0700
  ...torque converter carrier plate >> >> Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, >> or flex flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• Re: Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group dea l?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 08:39:28 -0800
  ...The bike carrier on the Fiamma is more of a Yakima-style, with the trough that the bike fits into, whereas the Paulchen uses...
• Re: Playing around with rear hatch carrier
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 17:33:28 -0700
  ...But I digress, pic of the new rack here >> >> https://shufti.wordpress.com/2015/07/12/vanagon-hatch-mounted-spare-tire-carrier/ >> >> I'll...
• Re: Tire Carriers Again
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 19:37:13 -0700
  ...Would a vanagon spare tire fit on a tire carrier >> made for a jeep? >> >> Jeanne >> '87 Syncro Westy >> > >-- >Stuart MacMillan >Manager, Case Program >800...
• Re: spare tire carrier won't close with 205/65 R15s
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 22:09:54 -0700
  ...and replace them w/ bolts to hinge the > carrier. > chris ===== '84 Westy (Sparky) '65 Kharma Ghia (Dharma) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now...
• 1988 Vanagon "Carrier" for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 21:49:57 -0400
  ...It's for a different kind of Vanagon with a "Carrier" logo on the front. It is unique in that it is a 1988...
• Re: Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sat, 19 May 2001 16:19:13 EDT
  ...USS America (Aircraft carrier) 1965-67. Have had VW vans since '69. Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat [text/html]
• Re: Cargo carrier good/bad feedback for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:19:17 -0700
  --- On Tue, 3/24/09, Mercedes Thomas <mrdztea@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > What experience have many of you had regarding lockable > storage carriers vs > trays...