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Subject:Re: In Search of Diesel Oil Filler Tube
From:Alex MeVay
Date:Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:11:12 -0500

Hi Peter,

William put me in touch with the machinist who made those and I
ordered one last year.  Very pleased.  I think I lucked out on timing,
as he was just making a batch of 5.  Below is the contact info I have.

Alex
'82 westy with hybrid-ABA I-4

>The machinist was Steve who made my tubes (for William Pool)
>https://www.yelp.com/biz/guyer-machine-shop-hancock

>123 W Delta
>Hancock, IA 51536

>Phone number(712) 741-5666

On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 1:10 PM, Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey all... I'm in search of an oil filler tube for my AAZ 50 degree
> engine. I saw the aluminum one thatWilliam Pool
> <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005096718507&fref=gs&dti=994998943908794&hc_location=group>did
> a video on YT for, is there a source for those?
>
> Or a source for a replacement of the original part? I very much want to
> keep the dipstick where it is.
>
> Or a recommended way to repair it? I has the classic leaks down near the
> elbow.
>
>
>
> --
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> Website: Kraiker.Photography
> <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker.photography>
> Blog: NextChapter.Kraiker.ca <http://Nextchapter.kraiker.ca>
> 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD

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