Date:         Mon, 17 Jan 2000 15:14:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: New Westie (to me) in Indiana
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Mark Watts wrote:

> Just purchased an 87 GL full camper westie. Light blue metallic Canadian
> version. Immaculate interior. Doesn't even look used, seats are showroom
> firm. No oil or wasser leaks, good power, more that my syncro had anyway and
> it'd do 79 on a calm day. Paid $4700 not a great bargain but not bad.

A good price for a good Westfalia.

> Problems:
> temp instrument doesn't move off cold.

A inexpensive sender (single pole) on front side of the thermostat is your most
likely cause (available from www.busdepot.com )

> leaking regulator on LP tank (Kyle suggests rv place, thanks to Kyle at
> Volkscafe)
> front heater fan doesn't turn on (Kyle suggests trading rear switch to check)

Before yanking/switching the wires, check the fuses (sorry - I forget which is
the fan)

> Water pump appears not to work for the sink.

In our Canadian versions there is a fuse on the pump itself which is located
under the wooden box on the floor of the sink cabinet. Check this fuse and then
check the camper fuses on the LHS door column.

> Other than that it appears to be in excellent shape, now I'll check the fuses
> and test the above but if anyone has any sugestions on what might be wrong or
> how to test solve these problems please email me. I additon I plan to travel
> west this summer and any other things I should check?

Brakes, steering, clutch, shocks, tires, alignment, CVs, lights,
replace all fluids: brake/clutch, steering, transmission, coolant, oil,
check all boots: CVs, steering, shift linkage.
-Larry (Ontario, Canada)
'86 Syncro(s)