Hi David,

It looks like someone has designed a model of the plug you need that could
be 3D printed.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4326119

I don't know what it would cost to print it but there are online printing
services.

My best,
Ryan

On Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 4:46 AM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote:

> Hello Vanagon Types
>
> I am doing some rust abatement currently focusing on the engine carrier
> bar.  The bar ends are badly rusted but the bar itself is solid.  I tried
> pulling out the end caps, but they are corroded into place.  Before I apply
> more force I thought I would ask this group about the caps and thoughts on
> protecting the bar itself.  I did a quick check online and apparently the
> end caps are no longer available.  Assuming I cannot get them out without
> destroying them, does anyone know what they are made of, how they are
> attached, and if there are any alternatives?  Are they just rubber caps
> pushed into place?   It appears they have no function beyond keeping the
> bar closed to outside moisture, so anything that covers the bar end would
> work as well?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Dave B
> Boise
>