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Subject:Re: Serious light bulb question
From:Bill Davidson
Date:Fri, 15 Dec 2000 09:18:02 -0800

> In a 84 westy, does the driver's door light share a
> fuse with the over-the-sink lamp?  These both quit
> working, and I need to fix.

Yes... for my 90 Westy... so probably yes for your 84.... look under fuse
listing in owner's manual.... or bentley... or just replace the fuse and see
if the both work again.

> I also have a question about the submersible pump used
> for the sink watertank:  If there is no water in the
> tank and a kid or wife goes to check if there is any
> water, will running dry fry the pump?

If the pump is left on long enough it will fry... submersible pumps are
water cooled.... but before replacing the pump... check the fuse behind the
driver's seat on the door post....

I was going to
> drain the tank all the way because it's finally
> getting a little chilly, but was worried about
> creating another problem.  Is this the reason for big
> bottles of cheap vodka?  I replaced this pump a couple
> of years ago and don't want to have to do it again.

Drain the tank... let it air dry by  removing the top cover.... pull the
fuse for the pump to prevent running it without water...

Bill

>
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> '84 Westfalia, "Morrison"
> SE PDX
>
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