I replaced the faucet with a standard sink faucet from Price Pfister. The
pump is now an on-demand marine diaphragm pump. All the hoses have been
changed too. The faucet flows like a standard faucet and is easy to control.
Additional oulets can also be placed (outdoor shower etc.)

Steven
82 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 1999 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: Westy Sink faucet mods

> I agree with your points.  On my last westy the faucet was broken so I
> attached about 12 inches of clear plastic very flexible hose (about the
same
> size as the hose under the faucet cover) and I came to really like it.  As
it
> could reach in every direction and reach over the drain board and I could
> pinch the hose to cut the flow a bit.
>
> I am also considering drilling a hole right through the faucet knob
> (horizontally) and putting a pin through there so that it will stick out
about 1/4
> inch on both sides and glue (or shoe goo) it in place.
>
> Let me know if you do this or another mod.  Malcolm
>
>
> Brent 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"