Hi Jeff -

Welcome aboard!

Captain's chair swivel latch is in front of and below the seat bottom. Find
the steel loop protruding, push and hold it DOWN, then turn chair. May be
stiffer than you think it should be - this is common. Remedy is removing
seats and cleaning tracks and swivel base.

I think I have a fuse cover I can send you - I think the '87 is the same as
the
'88. A helpful thing would be to send a message to contact@wagonworks.com so
I get it at the shop. That way I'll be reminded when I'm there and you've
got a good chance to get it.

Pop-top seal is easy. Set is available from European American RV parts
(although last time I checked Pete didn't have the flat extruded strip that
covers the front edge of the pop-top, but that's a while ago. His phone
number is in the Vendors section of Vanagon.com. A great resource for Westy
kitchen parts.) Or you can get it from GoWesty.com - they always seem to
have the flat seal. Some adhesive is required on the flat strip - I think it
comes in the package. An easy hours work, including time to clean everything
well before installing the new gasket.

Have fun!

Coby

Valley Wagonworks
"Intimately acquainted with VW Vans since 1959"

Volkswagen Bus, Vanagon, Westfalia and Eurovan
Repair and Service Specialists

1535 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA 94933
Voice:(415) 457-5628
Fax: (415) 457-0967
http://wagonworks.com
mailto:contact@wagonworks.com

-----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.

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.

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