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Subject:Re: Westy cabinet removal
From:Peter Lapp
Date:Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:47:29 -0500

Alistair has it right. I just took mine out a few weeks ago. It's mostly
easy, but those propane lines can be a real PITA. I'm not even sure if I
trust mine anymore because I had to bend them to get it out.

And as far as the sink drain line...I just ended up cutting it and getting a
new one...it was too much trouble to try to be careful with it.

Good luck!

On Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> easy peasy Bruce :)
>
>
> even with my slow pace, I can get the sink/fridge unit out in 30 min.
> The entire unit with fridge still in it is fairly heavy, I suggest a
> helper to avoid scratching things up.
>
> same thing for re-install.
>
> Mind you. there are potential snags... the propane lines can be fussy
> and take some time and spatial thinking to remove. Also watch out for
> the sink drain line, you might consider cutting the tubing instead of
> trying to wiggle it off the nipples while cabinet in van, the old
> nipples can be brittle (ouch)
>
> alistair
>
> oh, don't forget to remove front table bracket or else the cabinet
> wont slide out, its easy to overlook.
>
>
>
> On 16-Oct-10, at 8:10 AM, Bruce Todd wrote:
>
> I'm looking to remove the cabinet which contains the sink and fridge to
> continue on my restoration.  This is an 86 Westy.  Can anyone let me
> know
> what the expected time for the removal and replacement of this one
> cabinet could take for a non professional mechanic?  I have a Bentley to
> assist.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bruce
>