COLD BEER AT LAST!!!  YEAH!!!!!!

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 1999 11:56 AM
Subject: Westy Fridge Problems

> I have received about 10 requests for proceeding with the fridge
> project so I plan to do so. The first step will be identifying the type
> of failure each of us has. Then we will take various steps to correct
> them. The focus will be on GAS operation as that is the main trouble
> area. Please respond with the problem you have, we will add to the
> following list as needed. Feel free to take part if yours works ok or to
> add your own experiences in fridge servicing. The goal is to first get
> the fridges working as intended and then to move on to improving the
> performance in very hot weather.
>
> 1. Will not light.
> 2. Lights but goes out immediately.
> 3. Lights but goes out in a minute or two.
> 4. Lights but goes out if left on overnight.
> 5. Lights and stays on but does not cool well.
>
> It is my hope and experience that all but the last of these problems can
> be fixed without removing the fridge. I will be removing my fridges in
> any case as I always put new fans in. The stock fans are too noisy for
> me, if they work at all.  We will check things step by step and we
> should be able to get most of our fridges working well. If you do not
> have the mechanical skills to remove to fridge, don't worry yet, it
> might not be necessary.
>
> Mark