Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2015 20:09:28 -0400
Reply-To: Dake Collins <wuwe423@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Dake Collins <wuwe423@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Sink problem, where to find parts?
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My experience has been the same as Stuarts. Plug the hole and go for it.
Dake ‘Ian’
’86 Westy Wu-Wei
> On Aug 8, 2015, at 5:37 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> You likely don't need it, but you can get the assembly: http://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/product/faucets-pumps-plumbing-h20/westfalia-sink-parts-p-trap-kit/
>
> Every Westy I've owned or worked on (4 now) the bottom part has fallen off the top part. That screw just plugs a useless drain hole, plug it with silicone, and use Goop to glue the trap to the bottom of the top part. This has worked for me for years now, and I just did this repair on my son's '87.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 1:38 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Sink problem, where to find parts?
>
> Hi folks,
> While trying to improve wiring under my sink the drain fell apart.
>
> Is there a vender that has the parts so i can get them quick as I’m off for a trip on Thursday.
>
> the part that broke looks like a tiny bolt that goes straight up into the drain holding the bottom up against a thin gasket. the tiny screw is completely rotted away and the bottom of the drain is dangling. the plastic parts are old and fragile so i’m hoping I can get replacements.
>
> Any tips would be greatly appreciated as I really use and depend on that sink when camping.
>
>
> Eric
>
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia =
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