Hey Dave!  Sounds just like us with our last Westy!  It was an '84 in
awesome shape and we were sad to part with it (though it went to a dear
friend) to upgrade to a 1990.  The parts we purchased were from the Bus
Depot (reminds me we have to congratulate him and his wife on their new
baby).  He is in P.A. and is on the list, great guy.  Parts go off and on
really easily but go slow and rotate screwing in each one so it goes on
straight (very important!)

As far as the fridge, we have had both the new and the old out and thats not
too tough a job.  Did you check the fuse behind the drivers seat (little
black box with a screw on it).  May not be it but it's a place to start.  We
also recommend getting the Bentley manual if you don't already own it.  It
is well worth the investment.  As far as fixtures and valves a local RV
store helped us there so that's a place to start too.

Hope that helps.
t and rmb

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:Vanagon@VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of
David Chec
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 1998 4:26 PM
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
Subject: Newbie ?'s

Just bought a 1984 Westfalia.  the exhaust system is shot on it.  I am
gathering that I must spend somewhere near $800 to $1000 for parts alone.
IS
there a cheaper outlet for these parts?  Also,  I can't get the frig to
work.
I tried the house current and everything.  Any thoughts?  Also, is it hard
to
find propane valves and fixtures?

thanks,
Dave (all smiles with my new ride)