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Subject:Re: 88 Westy: By Any Other Name?
From:mike
Date:Thu, 8 Jul 1999 21:59:58 -0400

Whenever a bulb burns out the signal indicator always blinks twice as
fast to alert the driver it needs replacing.

As far as bulbs go, look up Vanagon - I doubt you will ever find a
listing for Westfalia.

Keep the other bulb (usually sold in pairs) in the glove box for future
use.

mike
87 westy

Chris Paquette wrote:
>
> Greetings:
>
> I noticed today that my front right-hand turn signal is burnt out. The sales
> guy at my FLAPS, whom I've dealt with before, is about as sharp as my
> steering wheel. So: by what make and model do you refer to your Westy when
> having a salesman look up the appropriate part? Is it listed in parts books
> as a "Westfalia", or do you tell them its a "Vanagon"?
>
> Also, I noticed recently that the right-turn signal blinks twice as fast as
> the left. Is this normal and I am only just realizing it, or is something
> afoul?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
> '88 Westy, "Rozinante"
> Los Angeles