In a message dated 5/17/07 5:48:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
pbrattan@GMAIL.COM writes:

> I don't know if I want to use the water tank, but it seems that I can't
> open
> the water refill cap without a key.  Where would I get one, or is there
> another "trick" to opening it.
>
> Patti
> '90 Westy automatic
>

the earlier vanagon westys used a real metal key in a lock for the water
tank, (my ex-'86 westy used a real key in a lock cyl) the later westys just used a
little tiny plastic "key" thing.(my '91 westy has this little black plastic
"key").   just looks more like a small plastic widget than a key..lol   anyway
im sure some of the new parts vendors sell them..    i was fortunate enough to
have it with my 91.. looks really fragile..i tried it and you just stick it
in the hole and turn it one half turn.. any more pressure will prolly snap the
damn thing off..

i'll prolly bend a piece of metal welder's rod and use it as a key for fear
of snapping the original one off..

chris

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