Date:         Mon, 23 May 2022 08:33:24 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy Tap
Comments: To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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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
>>>> 
>>> 
>>