You should cover the flue (that's in the owner's manual) when washing the Vanagon. It helps to not get water down inside. That area behind the stove is prone to moisture and moisture leeads to rust. On Feb 4, 2005, at 8:56 AM, Michael Amato wrote: > I read a great deal in the archives about washing a Westy, but did not > see > anywhere that I needed to cover my flue. Is it okay just to take it > through > the automatic car wash or use a pressure sprayer type? > > > > Regarding my coolant leak I tightened the hose that goes from what I > believe > is the thermostat to the waterpump and that stopped the last leak. I > have > had dry ground under the van for the past four days and man is it a > great > feeling!!! The pressure tester from Autozone didn't work because of > the > fitting. My mechanic offered to pressure test it again but since it > wasn't > leaking he thought I should just watch it. > > > > Hope you all have a great weekend. I plan to play with my "new" Westy > and > get it cleaned and organized. > > > > Mike > > 85 Westy |
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