Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 13:44:11 -0800
Reply-To: EDWARD V BARGER <edvbarger@MAC.COM>
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From: EDWARD V BARGER <edvbarger@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: new here looking for the best manual
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HI
had 4 days camping north of Santa Barbara in the 87 over xmas all was good only the first night it rained before 11pm so the first night had to cook the paea in inside missed the smoky flavor when cooked over the fire
hoping to get a free manual from James did get a new cover for the fuse box so could know what fuse goes where etc
1. now all the new led running , turn lights work good the drivers side left front turn indicator light is a bit dim needed to replace the socket also on that one will go back and check all the connections got the led kit including a new relay for led's
but the emergency flashers do not work at all ........ the relay box clicks like it does when the turn signal indicator is on but no power to the bulbs .... any thoughts on what this could be ?????
2. the reversing lights do not work and since do not have the manual not sure where the switch for the reversing lights actual is ..... think it is on the transmission it is a stick shift ??????
3. have already replaced the old head lamp bulbs with the new relay now years ago now one side is dimmer than the other so need to check out connections what else could it be
> at the same time looking at installing a second in tank water pump and piping it to a under cabinet GE water filter to a second faucet so one can actually drink the " tap " water
>
> any one done this ????
I'll be back with more questions / advice as I get the 87 back in to tip top shape and improve the storage situation and the 2nd battery placement / solar panel recharging connectors , have a plan for that will pass it on as I get it together , plan to make new tube bumper with some storage inside the tubes
so any advise comments ???????????????????
On Dec 31, 2012, at 11:27 AM, EDWARD V BARGER wrote:
> HI all
>
> live in Venice CA have 87 westfalia / 92 sube powered travel up and down the west coast & deserts , including BaJa
>
> 1 looking for the best manual for over all maintenance of course the engine part is not required
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> 2 having some issues with lighting circuits like the emg flashers not working even though the little relay box clicks, the remote control mirrors do not work etc etc and need to know what goes where in general will save lots of time tracking down problems
>
> at the time do not ever have a schematic showing what fuse is which have just ordered a new fuse box cover so that should help with that some
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> 3 on another note just put in a new faucet and almost gaged when I saw the condition of the plastic hose between the pump and the faucet looked like a sewer
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> will be pulling the ice box and replacing the hose asap check yours
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> 4 at the same time looking at installing a second in tank water pump and piping it to a under cabinet GE water filter to a second faucet so one can actually drink the " tap " water
>
> any one done this ????
>
> 5 just before our x mass trip installed LED bulbs in the running lights tail, turn indicator etc what a difference they are so much brighter
>
> now need to check and clean the connectors on the head lamps them seem a little dim even though did up grade to brighter a while back
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> OK what a laundry list a few weekends of work
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>
> EDWARD V BARGER
> edvbarger@mac.com
> Mobil 310 922 6251
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