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Date:         Thu, 17 May 2007 12:06:39 -0700
Reply-To:     "mike ." <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From:         "mike ." <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap - Non VW replacement source?
Comments: To: Pablo <franklinstower48@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <373158.10229.qm@web38013.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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I found a cap in the sprinkler section of the local hardware store. Thread pitch is close enough to allow it to be screwed on. Leaks until several layers of teflon plumbers tape are applied.

YMMV

Mike

On 5/17/07 11:36 AM, "Pablo" <franklinstower48@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> Okay, > so I have read through the archives both here and on the Samba regarding the > drain cap. > > Replacement caps can be had through Terry K. and the Bus Depot. But I hate > the fact they both want to charge $25 plus for a plastic cap that probably > costs 35 cents. > > I still have not heard of a replcement option that is the correct thread > pitch. Even Delta Six does not have them, I have checked with them > personally. > > There has to be a cap somewhere on a common over the shelf product that > fits....So any updates? From what I have read, the pre '87 westy caps are > different from the post '87 westy caps. When I bought my Westy, it was > through an inheritance and the executor had no idea where it could be...So I > do not have an old cracked cap to repair or compare with. > > Any new ideas or reports of success with a replacement that fits? > > > --------------------------------- > Got a little couch potato? > Check out fun summer activities for kids.


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