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• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 12:58:32 -0400
  Thanks Dennis I enjoy the power steering and I planned on rebuilding the rack unless the unpowered rack steered much eaiser than the broken...
• Re: FS Vanagon rear hatch rack, ladder
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 20:36:55 EDT
  ...The ladder would be good if you have a rooftop storage rack/box, or load canoes on racks up there. I've made a...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:56:50 -0500
  ...Power steering rack to standard rack > Thanks Dennis > I enjoy the power steering and I planned on rebuilding the rack unless the > unpowered rack...
• Power Steering Rack rubber boot mismatch?? BS66057 vs BS88145
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:38:22 -0800
  I ordered a couple of replacement steering rack boots. The VW part number is supposed to be 251419831A. The boots I received had the...
• Paulchen and Fiamma Bike Racks for vanagon and eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 11 May 2000 00:07:57 EDT
  I have 2 complete new Paulchen Vanagon racks including rack lock and First Class carrier kit to hold 2 bikes $520 ea. plus shipping...
• FS Vanagon rear hatch rack, ladder
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:45:17 -0600
  ...The ladder would be good if you have a rooftop storage rack/box, or load canoes on racks up there. I've made a...
• Re: kayak rack for eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 10:27:45 -0400
  G'day, My PO had a yakima rack with a Kayak on it when i saw my (now) van for the first time. He...
• Re: Rack am Ruined
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 02 Jul 1997 23:17:47 -0700
  Larry wrote about possibly getting a "Bad " Rack and pinion? My experience has been that if you use the Factory Rebuilt racks (ZF Brand...
• Re: Blown steering racks: read pls.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 14:25:57 -0700
  Tim & List, I posted "Rebuilt" racks to the list a while back. The racks I posted are ZF Rebuilt racks. ZF is the company...
• Re: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:10:20 -0400
  ...Yakima fittings on the racks were 2 "kayak" shaped bowls on the front rack. 2 x Bungee cords to hold the rear of the...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:44:16 -0400
  If you disconnect the lines at the rack to allow all the fluid to drain out, there is little difference. The non PS vans...
• FS: Thule Roof Rack
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 14:54:43 -0400
  All; I still have for sale a Thule roof rack for vanagons (non-westy type). Although I originally purchased it in the Fall of...
• Re: Seals for 86 power steering rack?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 20:26:58 -0400
  ...The dealers >say they don't replace seals any more, as the labor charges equal the cost >of a remanufactured rack. [$430 rack + $130...
• Re: Taking Orders for Paulchen Racks.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 13:02:55 EST
  In a message dated 1/5/0 4:57:54 PM, you wrote: <<Has anyone bought a Trotter Bike Racks from Italy that is...
• bought a rack
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 20:44:07 EST
  Hey all, Got a bike rack today. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions regarding what kind of rack to get. I wound up going...
• Re: Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 11:47:01 -0100
  > What are BusDepot prices for steering racks? Couldn't find any on the Currently I have a short rack with a lifetime warranty or...
• rack
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 22:37:39 -0700
  Hello listees, Has anybody replaced non-PS rack with PS rack? The vehicle in question is 83 Westy. Any problems with installation? Exact replacement...
• Track rod replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 18:47:22 +0000
  ...Haynes also says that the rack should be re-greased with VW steering rack grease only. Haynes also says that the entire rack should...
• re. Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 12:35:02 -0700
  >Howdy Volks, >Kinda curious if anybody has run across a bike rack that can fit a >recumbent >(7' bike roughly) >Preferably a non roof...
• Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:35:40 -0700
  ...Long story short, I suspect that my #1 steering rack was making a *minor* clunk sound. No play seen or felt, and no play...
• Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:21:27 -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...
• Looking for a new bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 1 Apr 2022 13:10:33 -0300
  Hello VW nomads, I need a new bike rack for the Hyena ('88 Westy) for the upcoming summer. Our existing rack met an unfortunate...
• Fiamma and Paulchen Bike Racks for Vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 23:58:06 EDT
  ...I'm also putting together a shipment from Germany next week and will be ordering Paulchen racks. The Fiamma Italian made aluminum racks come...
• Re: Looking for Quality P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 15:30:01 -0400
  I have sold and also installed the Maval racks for years. They seem to be very good quality and they have a lifetime warranty...
• Re: Non-garbage manual steering racks?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:15:36 -0700
  Hi Dennis, et al., I ended up pulling the rack. Inside the rack on the passenger side, there is a tubular bushing that is...
• Hatch bike racks question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:11:33 -0300
  Hi Folks, I'm looking into buying a bike rack for the rear hatch. The two I'm looking at are the Fiamma and...
• Re: Power Steering Rack rubber boot mismatch?? BS66057 vs BS88145
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:01:43 -0800
  ...Perhaps the rack on my van has been replaced with a > rebuilt/aftermarket rack (it looks like it has) and the rebuilt racks > use...
• Roof Rack for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Sun, 27 May 2001 18:53:17 +0200
  Hi folks, I am looking for a surfboard carrier / roof rack to be mounted on my Westy. Since it�s a Pop-Top, the...
• Re: Westfalia roof rack
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:51:48 -0400
  ...1) If you choose to bolt the rack to the roof can you remove it without unbolting? 2) How about a full length rack...
• Re: Wanted : Vanagon Paulchen Rack
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 22:22:12 -0500
  There is a large selection of racks and other options at this site. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm But $85...
• Rusty rack
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 14:31:57 -0400
  Deena, I am sending my Paunchlin (spelling?) rear rack out to get sandblasted and powder coated. The racks are expensive so powdercoating for looks...
• Re: Paulchen Rack System For Sale
  Historical mailing list - James Zoschenko
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 12:53:08 -0700
  PAULCHEN RACK SYSTEM FOR SALE Fits most Vanagon Rear Hatches Setup For 4 Bicycles & Skis Locks To Rear Hatch Very Strong & Versatile Rack ~ Best...
• Re: Paulchen Racks Paucity (yes, and other racks as well)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 23:25:07 EST
  ...Cost on the Paulchen rack for Vanagons is around $220, Eurovans, $225 to $275 depending on what year you have. The Vanagon racks will...
• Thule Roof Rack
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:20:09 -0600
  |I have a Thule rack (http://www.thuleracks.com/) that came with my Van. |It's designed to mount to the rain gutter and...
• Re: Wanted : Vanagon Paulchen Rack
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 22:41:29 -0500
  Gary's Canadian Racks are great. 85 Euro is a great price, but you could easily spend DOUBLE that AGAIN on shipping and bank...
• Looking for a good used PS Rack
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:36:07 -0400
  I'm looking for a good used power steering rack for my '85 Westy. My rack is leaking like crazy from the seals, but...
• Luggage Rack Seal, Wind Noise and Solution
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 18:28:06 EDT
  Several years ago I purchased a seal set from Ron (pre Bus Depot) for the poptop and luggage rack of my '82 Westfalia. This...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Dr Andrea Berardelli
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:35:12 -0700
  Hello, I have a bike rack in the front AND one in the back, That is because I need to transport 4 bikes and...
• Re: Who makes these racks?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 17:21:45 +0000
  ...The racks your are probably referring to are made by Paulchen of Germany. These racks are the Rolls Royce of racks for many different...
• Re: Bike/luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:02:11 -0400
  I am sure a Garry Lee rack would be far better: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm But I think you...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:01:11 -0500
  ...When buying a new rack, consider a "long rack". This is a rack with tie rods (inner and outter), and boots. I think someone...
• r&r ps rack question on 86
  Historical mailing list - Karl Vochatzer
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 00:45:12 -0500
  Replaced the power steering rack on the 86 a few months ago, but misaligned the steering wheel with the rack spindal. Now I'm...
• Re: Paulchen Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 8 Nov 1997 00:53:48 -0800
  Sorry, I forgot to add this picture...to my previous message Beethoven's Paulchen rack system [Return to the home page] [Image]This first...
• Westfalia roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:58:10 -0700
  Folks, I've come up with a new type of roof rack system for our westfalias. It attaches to both the pop top and...
• FS: westy poptop roof rack brackets (allows use of thule/yakima rack on poptop)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 19:43:30 EST
  ...no need for the high-rise rack, you can use your regular car rack on your westy with these brackets. never used. $35 for...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:45:43 -0500
  ...Power Steering Rack Removal Anyone familiar with pulling out Power Steering Racks? have someone asking for my Power Steering rack. How much labor is...
• Re: Bumper Mount Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list
  22 Apr 97 13:08:42 PDT
  I have an old heavy steel bumper mount bike rack I install onto the front bumper of my '80 to haul bikes. I have...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 02:47:13 +0000
  In my last Vanagon, the original rack lasted 120k miles and the rebuilt model lasted about 50k, according to my mileage and the previous...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 Apr 1996 19:51:53 GMT
  Steve, on Thursday, April 04 you said: >I have been looking for a bike rack for the back hatch of a 1993 >Eurovan Weekender...
• Re: manual power steering rack for sale, fits all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 22:29:42 EST
  In a message dated 3/3/02 10:23:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > manual power steering rack for sale...
• Re: bicycle rack wanted
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 14 May 1999 10:45:53 -0700
  ...bicycle rack wanted > I've seen Vanagons with an obviously purpose made for the vehicle bike rack > attached to the tailgate all the time...
• Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:21:22 -0700
  the only manual steering rack 'failure' I have seen is the bushings on the outer ends can wear, so the end of the geared...
• Re: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 09:50:44 -0500
  > and after some hard looking, he found a "short" rack. > Does this ring a bell for any of you? > It looks like the steering...
• Re: bike rack in rear hitch
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:31:37 -0600
  >>doesn't using a bike rack that fits in a rear hitch obscure the licence pla= >>te?? how could these things be legal??=20...
• Re: Roof rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  25 Jan 97 00:55:42 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...
• Westy luggage rack seal- how to install?
  Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
  Sun, 2 May 2004 13:49:43 -0700
  Greetings from Seattle, Is it truly possible to install the Bus Depot luggage rack seal without removing the luggage rack? I pulled the old...
• Re: rack
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 02:19:30 EDT
  << Has anybody replaced non-PS rack with PS rack? The vehicle in question is 83 Westy. Any problems with installation? Exact replacement fit? Hose...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:37:14 -0400
  > I'm about to install the new seal on my luggage rack, and was > just wondering if there's anything I should know aside...
• Roof Rack
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 08:18:09 -0500
  I recently bought a tandem bicycle and didn't want to put it inside my van, so I built a roof rack that I...
• detaching power steering fluid lines
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 18:11:22 -0800
  hey folks, i am in the middle of a power steering rack removal and install, and im still trying to get the old rack...