Date:         Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:15:25 -0400
Reply-To:     Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Luggage Rack underside -- washers and felt pads
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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