I love that there is almost always more then one right way to do things. Eric Caron
> On May 22, 2022, at 11:24 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Why not use wire nuts rather than solder? > > On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 3:27 PM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Erik, like much of the Westy aftermarket stuff, only time will tell if the >> pumps hold up. But I got mine from Bus Depot after having the same symptoms >> as McNeely. I finally got tired of fooling with it when camping and >> installed the BD product, the new replacements all look about the same to >> me. I immediately noticed about twice the volume and pressure as the old >> one, and so far it's been OK for a year. While it may or may not last a >> long time, I think it may just be what's available. I intend to get a >> spare, though. Beware that it comes with no connectors, so a little >> soldering is in order. >> >> Jim >> >> On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 4:50 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net < >> ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote: >> >>> It could be a destroyed impeller?!? >>> >>> Dave B. >>> the Boston one >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> Sent: Sun, May 22, 2022 12:01 pm >>> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Westy Tap >>> >>> I have never had to prime mine. Some pumps are different than others, so >>> give it a try. Or, order one of the dandy replacements from our vendors. >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 9:58 PM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> No - it is not broken, you have just lost prime. Suck on the end of >> the >>>> tap with your mouth to prime the pump. >>>> >>>> Bruce >>>> >>>> On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM Gil Ngai <eyebawlgil@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hey all, >>>>> My sink tap makes a motor noise like it’s trying to get water from >> the >>>>> tank but no water comes. The tank is half full. Is that the pump >> that’s >>>>> broken? >>>>> >>>>> Gil Ngai >>>>> 85 Westy 2.5EJ >>>> >>> >> |
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