>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.

Push the little dohickey in front *down* while rotating the chair.  If it
won't budge, then you need to pull it apart and clean/grease the swivel.  If
it will turn, but you can't clear the door, steering wheel, etc.  Try
sliding the seat first, then opening up the door.  Fo my driving position, I
need to slide the seat forward about 2 notches, then open the door, tilt the
seat back forward, and then it spins around with no problem.

>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.

Never done it myself, but I understand it can be a bit tricky.  Check the
archives for information about adhesives and techniques.  The PO of my Westy
got the rubber from Bus Depot, and it is holding up really well and looks
very good.

Welcome to the club!

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Jeff Johnston
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2000 12:44 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 4 newbie questions...

I just bought an '87 Westfalia.

I've been lurking on this site since list before I bought the vanagon
and have found it really insightful, but lacking an owner's manual, I
am having difficulty finding answers to a few embarrassingly simple
questions and would really appreciate it if someone could help me out.

1)  How do I refill the windshield wiper fluid?  I can't locate the
fluid reservoir.

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)?

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.

Thanks!

-Jeff
'87 Westy