Would love to find the pump that is quiet and draws less power! They all seem to sound like they are moments away from implosion. 
Jeff

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> On May 22, 2022, at 5:27 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Erik, like much of the Westy aftermarket stuff, only time will tell if the
> pumps hold up. But I got mine from Bus Depot after having the same symptoms
> as McNeely. I finally got tired of fooling with it when camping and
> installed the BD product, the new replacements all look about the same to
> me. I immediately noticed about twice the volume and pressure as the old
> one, and so far it's been OK for a year. While it may or may not last a
> long time, I think it may just be what's available. I intend to get a
> spare, though. Beware that it comes with no connectors, so a little
> soldering is in order.
> 
> Jim
> 
>> On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 4:50 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
>> ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
>> 
>> It could be a destroyed impeller?!?
>> 
>> Dave B.
>> the Boston one
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Sent: Sun, May 22, 2022 12:01 pm
>> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Westy Tap
>> 
>> I have never had to prime mine. Some pumps are different than others, so
>> give it a try. Or, order one of the dandy replacements from our vendors.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>>> On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 9:58 PM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> No - it is not broken, you have just lost prime.  Suck on the end of the
>>> tap with your mouth to prime the pump.
>>> 
>>> Bruce
>>> 
>>>> On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM Gil Ngai <eyebawlgil@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hey all,
>>>> My sink tap makes a motor noise like it’s trying to get water from the
>>>> tank but no water comes. The tank is half full. Is that the pump that’s
>>>> broken?
>>>> 
>>>> Gil Ngai
>>>> 85 Westy 2.5EJ
>>> 
>>