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• ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:51:13 -0800
  I posted recently that with a Quick n Easy roof rack with 2X4 cross bars on my tin top Vanagon, I noticed a significant...
• Re: re. Front-mount bicycle rack?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:11:57 -0500
  I picked up an old Schwinn bumper mount bike rack at a garage sale a few years ago. It works great on the front...
• Re: Hole in luggage rack/ best repair material?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 16:14:59 -0400
  ...the front of the >luggage rack >of my Westy. >Recommendations on the best material to patch this? (white rack on white van) Depending on...
• Heavy duty Conn-Ferr roof rack for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 18:57:47 -0800
  If your in the market for a large roof rack this may be for you. Suitable for roof mounted rocket launchers but not pop...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:24:51 -0500
  ...I've replaced my rack but know nothing of this PS filter. Larry 1985 Vanagon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Felder" <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> To...
• Re: popup top seals
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:34:02 -0700
  If your luggage rack seal is good, you might leave well enough alone and keep that seal for another time when it needs replacing...
• Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 22:04:01 -0500
  ...Hatch-mounted carrying rack? speaking of racks... I notice a lot of interest in rear-hatch racks, when I've been hoping to mount...
• Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 14:02:18 -0500
  ...Bike Racks > Kinda curious if anybody has run across a bike rack that can fit a > recumbent (7' bike roughly)
• Re: Bike rack over rear window?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 12:44:26 -0400 (AST)
  >>Also, it came with a Yakima bike rack that has the support braces resting >>on the rear *window*. Don't know if I like...
• Gary Lee roof rack and ladder for sale
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 16:22:34 -0600
  Hi everyone, I have decided to sell my seldom used custom Westy roof rack with ladder. Very high quality, made by Gary Lee, a...
• rack and struts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 23:04:57 -0500
  Anyone got a GOOD used power steering rack or front struts for sale? Joel
• Paulchen Racks
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 08:27:53 -0700
  Does anyone have a used Paulchen rack for sale? Jeanne '87 Syncro Westy [text/html]
• Syncro vs 2WD steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:38:47 +1200
  Are 2WD and Syncro steering racks interchangable ie are they the same?
• Re: [WetWesties] VW Campers and Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:35:23 -0800
  Hi David, Hauling kayaks (or anything else, for that matter) requires a bit of forethought and caution when deciding on racks and installation. It...
• Re: Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Tue, 1 May 2001 09:57:21 -0700
  Mick, Thule Yakima both make rack tower mounts that will fit to rain gutters and are tall enough to fit over the pop top...
• Re: Best Yakima roof rack setup for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:56:48 -0500
  ...But I just installed a Yakima rack to my 85 Westy. The bare rack with locks & installation was around $300.00 from www.sportsrack...
• Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:21:36 -0700
  I'm going on the assumption that a power steering rack just bolts into a Vanagon that did not come with one (an '83...
• Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Drew
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 16:17:50 -0700
  Anyone out there have experience fitting an '87 GL with a bike rack? I understand that these are difficult vehicles to fit with racks...
• Paulchen vs Fiamme Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 11:49:09 EST
  I haven't seen either of these racks in person to judge, just the web pages. I liked the more rugged look of the...
• WTB Westy Fiberglass Luggage Rack -in Red
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 21:23:11 -0400
  I have a 90 Westy in the metallic maroon color with red(ish) color Wesftalio poptop and luggage rack. My fiberglass luggage rack is...
• Wanted : Vanagon Paulchen Rack
  Historical mailing list - JP
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 14:32:32 -0500
  Hi Volks, I'm looking to acquire a USED Vanagon Paulchen rack. Must be in good shape and come with all the brackets to...
• Manual Steering Rack Worn - Convert to Power?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:31:30 +0000
  I believe that my steering rack is getting worn out as it appears that I have quite a bit of play in the front...
• Re: Atsco Rebuilt Manual Steering Racks. Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:26:01 -0700
  ...Atsco Rebuilt Manual Steering Racks. Opinions? > Hi all. > > I'm curious about rebuilt manual steering racks. > > RockAuto carries Atsco manual steering racks (complete with...
• Re: Power Steering Rack sources ??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 12:12:03 -0800
  Tom, I sell rebuilt power steering racks for $175/exchange ($100 core charge), plus shipping. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Westy roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 00:22:35 -0600
  ...Anyone have experience with these racks? Check them out at www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm Looking forward to your replies. Warren...
• Re: Steering Rack Hydraulic Fitting Size?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:59:40 -0500
  ...I want to temporarily install the > rack without the hydraulic system. I'd like to put some metal caps > over the hydraulic fittings on...
• Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 12 May 2007 11:22:05 -0700
  ...I'm looking for a rear hatch tandem bike rack -- not a roof rack, I'm too short to be hauling stuff up there...
• Re: Power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:39:22 -0700
  Hi Jack (and list), My plan exactly, in fact I have the reman rack in the garage now, it came with new boots and...
• Re: Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:45:11 -0400
  ...The power rack has a universal joint between the rack and the steering shaft, the standard steering uses a flex plate. I�m not...
• Re: Bent Tie Rod
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Aug 2024 23:29:39 +0000
  ...Also a proven way to damage the rack."  I mean, it all looked so simple.  What am I missing?  VW T3: Tie- Rod removal...
• Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 06:53:40 -0400
  Just a note to let everyone know about the inexpensive bike rack available through Canadian Tire stores. Made for rear hatch attachment, from steel...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 08:36:30 EST
  ...I found prices ranging from $500-$1000 with exchange for rebuilt racks. BMW racks have different mounting points. I'm looking at both racks...
• Fwd: Looking for roof rack clamps
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 23:18:39 -0500 (EST)
  ...I put the rack on the garage floor and marked the distance that I needed to stretch the rack legs. I used the torch...
• bicycle racks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 13:10:17 -0400
  Does anybody have any suggestions for bicycle racks for a '77 Westfalia?? I spoke to a VW dealer, and they didn't have a...
• Westy Bike Rack Application
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 20:17:57 -0600
  Someone on the list asked for information about putting a bike rack on the back of a Westy. At the Photo site url below...
• Re: aerodynamic westy non luggage rack front thing.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 06:59:49 +0000
  Lose a luggage rack, gain a sunroof? Robert 90 Multivan
• Re: Steering Rack Leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:50 -0500
  In a message dated 96-11-18 22:07:56 EST, mcleans@earthlink.net (Ed McLean) writes: << The steering rack on my '86 Westi...
• Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group dea l?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 10:00:04 -0500
  ...Being disappointed over having won & lost the bid on the Paulchen rack offered earlier...does anyone else have a rack they would like to...
• Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Jun 1995 09:14:55 -0400
  I should like to get a roof rack for Ramona since this trailer plan seems to be disolving as I learn more and more...
• Re: Luggage Rack Noise
  Historical mailing list - Klender, Jeffry A.
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 14:18:57 -0600
  I too had the dreaded luggage rack hum. The faster you go, the louder it got. I Had replaced the worn out OEM rubber...
• Re: Atsco Rebuilt Manual Steering Racks. Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:36:14 -0700
  ...Atsco Rebuilt Manual Steering Racks. Opinions? > > Hi all. > > I'm curious about rebuilt manual steering racks. > > RockAuto carries Atsco manual steering racks (complete with...
• Re: Thule roof racks for Westie-Help?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 18:06:43 +0000
  Totally different but related subject, can you get keys from Thule for a rack that came with the vehicle but with no keys. The...
• Re: ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:11:00 -0800
  this is what I try to tell people will lots of 'stuff' and big racks on the top of their vans. one very fancy...
• Re: Homemade bike rack for '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 11:01:22 -0800
  I have a similar rack system on the back of my westy, it was installed by the PO On Dec 3, 2003, at 10...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:39:48 +0000
  ...There are no rebuild parts available or listed in the ETKA > for the manual rack. Not sure if a new manual rack is available...
• Re: PS leak
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:56:33 -0500
  Allan, The rebuild kits for the racks have been discontinued as of last year. Getting a rebuilt rack is a great option since it...
• Re: Bike Rack--Thule Speedway 2
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:15:53 +0000
  John, Before making wheel/tire changes (I now have the Gary Lee hatch spare tire/gas can/bike rack mounts) I was using a...
• re. Front-mount bicycle rack?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 18:46:30 -0600
  ...They went by too fast to see much. "Look," my wife exclaimed, "they have their bike rack on the front! That way you can...
• Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:02:04 -0800
  Anybody know a surefire way to keep the luggage rack from "buzzing"?
• Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 8 Nov 1997 00:39:34 -0800
  Hi, I am looking for a Paulchen Bike Rack...older model preferably...Thank you Alain Westfalia 1991
• Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Locke Johnston
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 14:33:27 -0500
  Anyone know of any sharp looking and utilitarian roof racks for non camper top van? Thanks, locke
• FOR SALE - Manual Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 10:12:47 EDT
  FOR SALE - Manual steering rack from an '84 used for 89Kmi. Good condition. $75.
• Re: Power steering leak- plastic tube on rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:44:26 -0400
  That tube is to equalize the air from one side to the other as the rack moves side to side. There should never be...
• Re: Paulchen rack security
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:28:51 EDT
  In a message dated 4/26/99 4:09:51 PM, rossi@IASTATE.EDU wrote: <<I just installed a Paulchen bike rack system on...
• Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:34:11 -0400
  I spent the earlier part of this evening setting up a Paulchen bike rack I purchased used on my 84 Westy. When I tighten...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 08:05:19 -0500
  Its unlikely you could get one for next weekend, but if you had more time I would go with a Gary Lee Roof Rack...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:33:32 -0400
  Whether or not you bought bus depot seals it is probably a great time to remove the front luggage rack, a LOT of crud...
• Re: Surf Rack
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Cortright
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 19:40:28 -0400
  I like the rack idea the best, the only setback would be that the height will probably make putting the boards up and getting...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 15:49:07 -0300 (ADT)
  >Apparently the bike rack I was inquiring about is made by Paulchen. It is made in Germany; not Got a close-up look at...
• Re: steering rack bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 22:19:30 -0500
  ...steering rack bushings > > > > Hi Volks > > > > My manual steering '84 needs new steering rack bushings. VW doesn't sell > > them, only new racks for $450...