Tony, thanks for the info. So the MKIII pumps are a direct swap? Will be on my list for next wrecker's yard trip. alistair
On 2012-10-05, at 9:23 AM, T Collins wrote: > Alistair, > > With regards to the pumps, I have replaced them at times with some from the MK3 vws and had great improvement in flow...I would not say they blast out, but it many regards I think they maybe better because they are newer.... > > HTH, > Tony > > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 11:36 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > file this under "superficial complaints" but anyone else feel that the water pump is not as forceful as you'd like? I've cleaned out the pump and nozzles on both vanagons I've owned but it stills feels inadequate. > > I want the fluid to blast out :) > > alistair > > > > > On 2012-10-05, at 8:19 AM, miguel pacheco wrote: > > > I installed the smart nozzles on my 88 Westy and they are a very nice improvement....can't remember what they cost. I purchased them from one of the guys on that nozzle thread that Alistair sent you. Some aspects of the installation can be a little dicey. Losing the tubing into the cavern is a huge possibility. I used forceps to hold them in place and this worked very well. Proceed with caution. Based on my results, I recommend this upgrade.... > > Miguel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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