I took off my luggage rack to replace the seals and found the same issue, I
made some rubber washers for the front which apparently reduced how tight
the front sealed to the body and made it start flapping about 35 mph, very
annoying sound/vibration!!

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Sep 12, 2013 9:30 AM, "Harold Teer" <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> A few question for those of you who have removed and replaced the luggage
> rack.
>
> Yesterday, I removed the luggage rack from my 1991 Westy for the first
> time.  I have owned this van since 1995 and have all of the previous owners
> maintenance receipts, and do not believe the luggage rack has ever been
> removed.  However, it could have been for some unknown reason by the
> previous owner.
>
> My questions concern the washers and felt pieces
>
> There was a rubber washer on each roof side bracket (passenger side and
> driver side) but no washer on the front roof brackets---is that normal or
> should I add them to the front?  My thought is that the lack of washers was
> more of a fit issue by the original installer.
>
> There are two 2"x2" felt type pads at the back of the rack on the passenger
> side and driver side.  There appears to be glue/felt residue on the inside
> back of the rack.  Have you seen a felt type pad at that location?
>
> There are two small rubber pads on each side at the far back.  These are
> fine.
>
> According to Bentley, there are two rubber washers at each of the 4 back
> bolts.  What I have is a rubber washer, a steel washer, and a nut.  Is that
> normal on later model Westy's?
>
> Thanks for any advice,
>
> Harold
>
>
> Harold Teer
> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
> Harrisonburg, VA
>