Date:         Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:25:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: water tank pump problem
Comments: To: Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
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First check the fuse.
Second put a jumper wire to the power supply running up to the faucet to
test the pump.
Third test the faucet switch portion.
I've seen new faucet switches fail because of the poor design.
Faucets are about $35.00 and you can replace the pump with a bilge pump from
Wal-Mart for about $12.00 or go for the original type for about $40.00.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joy Hecht" <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 12:25 AM
Subject: water tank pump problem


> Hi all,
>
> My water pump has suddenly stopped working, so no water coming out of my
> faucet.  (Tank is full - it's not that easy a problem!)  I'm in the
Portland
> area now, heading on Friday to Salem, OR for the weekend.  After that I'll
> probably head to Eugene.
>
> I was wondering if there's anyone in the area who might be able to give me
a
> hand diagnosing the problem.  I'll check the fuses in the morning - I
should
> think I can at least do that!  If they are okay, I'd be glad of some help
> figuring out what the problem is, rather than taking it to an RV repair
> place that won't appreciate that it's my home and I can't leave it there
> till they get around to it.
>
> I'm going to Burning Man, which is in a week and a half - I definitely
want
> it working by then, since lots of water will be a necessity!
>
> Thanks in advance if anyone can help.  Please feel free to p-mail me or
give
> me a call.
>
>
>
> Joy
>
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> and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
>
> email:  jhecht@alum.mit.edu
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