In a message dated 16/06/2008 10:02:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: It wasn't 'water' rust, it was like powder, rust dust. I'm guessing the metal pipes that go from the burner box (right term? The box with the thermocouple and the drain line end in it) got damp and grew surface rust again and again over the years. Drive the VW over bumpy roads and it falls down, 24 years worth. I'm waiting for dark so I can try and light it again, it ought to be easier to see if the pilot light does catch...
24 years worth ?????? Holly Molly !!! The Dometic service/repair manual CLEARLY states the fridge should be removed and serviced at least once a year ! This is the main reason that most of the DOMS are not working. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) ) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15, 2008 |
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