Date:         Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:55:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years
              ago?  RESOLUTION
Comments: To: ron johnson <rcj.yes@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <92561992-8E86-47A8-B6FF-7BFA63ED20EA@gmail.com>
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Ok ok, I'm shouting "uncle" about rolling your own.


but seriously, the "older" kist did have problems. Local Vanagon
owner talked to me about it, relays and wiring becoming hot enough to
make a smell. So keep an eye on the set up.

cheers

alistair



On 24-Jun-10, at 3:41 PM, ron johnson wrote:

Thanks to all for their assistance. Go Westy did provide instructions
for the current kits, but expressed concern that I might have had an
older kit for which they did not seem to have instructions available.
Jake de Villiers kindly provided his set of instructions for the
older kits which corresponded less to the components / wire colors
that I had than did the 'newer' instructions. So, I went with the
newer instructions - installation was straightforward. [though I do
take exception with Go Westy's direction to find an 'open' space
under the dash to mount their relays......]

All lamps light as desired.


Re:  Why would anyone pay for a 'kit' at much greater expense? TIme,
experience, expertise (lacking thereof) might incline a body to go
with a pre-packaged, albeit simple kit. Now that I have time,
experience and expertise on my side, I would fearlessly offer to help
others upgrade their lights!   :)



Ron Johnson
Portland, OR
'91 Weekender - Betsy