

| Subject: | Re: 4 newbie questions... |
| From: | Karl F. Bloss |
| Date: | Sat, 11 Mar 2000 15:51:02 -0500 |
> I just bought an '87 Westfalia. Welcome to the club! > 1) How do I refill the windshield wiper fluid? I can't locate the > fluid reservoir. Lift the driver's side floormat and carpet. BTW, it has an overflow, so if you see stuff coming out under the van, don't panic; just stop filling. BTW, once you're out of danger of freezing, try adding a little vinegar to regular water...it'll remove hard water build-up. > 2) For the life of me, I cannot figure out how to rotate the > "captains chairs", I've seen it done once before, but I can't seem > to make it work. Dunno this one...don't have 'em. > 3) Can someone recommend a good parts supplier to get a plate cover > for the fuse box (hopefully with the correct fuse diagram on the > inside for this make & model)? One of the list vendors, probably...Bus Depot or Vanagain perhaps. Add .com to those names for their web sites. > 4) How difficult is it to replace or re-attach the gasket/seal on > the pop-top? Mine is coming away in various places. If any one has any > suggestions or advice for doing this I would appreciate it. The new ones just press on...very simple. I got mine from the Bus Depot. The bulb side goes on the inside. -Karl Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA '87 Westfalia Weekender "Beverley" - 194K miles http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/ PA/NJ Vanagon owner's mailing list: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/pavanagon/
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