>>but I have learned that
>>the pump sometimes has to be primed on my van. So I wrap my lips
>>around
>>the faucet, turn on the pump, and suck.

Yes the pump can need priming. I'm pretty sure Jeff is from Winnipeg which
means he has a Canadian Westy with the water pump under the sink rather than
in the tank. That's what I have in my 84. I prime the pump by pulling
off the hose that leads to the tank for a second. The tank's pressure fills
the hose -- I then jam it back on the pump -- put the clamp back on and the
tap will now work. I had never though of the more intimate method described
above :-)

Cheers,
Doug