RE: Westy Sink faucet mods                   5/20/99
Brent,
Haven't even used my sink yet (soon though!) but the PO included one of those hose/shower head deals that has a rubber female end that slips over the faucet.  I assume it works well for rinsing dishes and probably eliminates the splashing too.
Jim in Iowa
91 Passat Wagon GL
89 Westy
66 Beetle

Brent Christensen wrote:
>OK - after a couple of camping trips now, I have decided that I HATE the
>sink/faucet in my '89 Syncro Westy.  I'm wondering if anyone has come up
>with some good modifications.  Here are the things that are bugging me:
>
>1.  The stream of water is too forceful (and directed).  It splashes
>everywhere when using the sink.
>
>2. The faucet valve (round, notched) is impossible to use if you have
>soapy/wet hands, since it cannot be gripped.
>
>Has anyone attached some sort of diffuser to make the stream of water easier
>to manager?  Also, I think I've seen earlier faucet valves that were
>flat-sided and would be easier to use when slippery.  Anyone know if they
>are interchangeable?
>
>Thanks
>
>Brent Christensen
>'89 Syncro Westy "Klaus"

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