Thoughts on replacing Westy water tank?

[PDX_Hops]

I can't put my new Westy's sink to use because the water tank leaks. I'm thinking about getting a replacement, but it seems like it might be a bit of a pain (because of the tight space and hooking up the pump, etc.).

Anybody out there replaced their tanks? How much of a hassle was it? I am lazy and will do without for now if I have to.
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'76 Westy Weekender- "Fran"

[GreenBrick]

I had to remove the cabinet and take the tank out from the back. I tried it out thru the front, without removing the cabinet, but the tank was too long.
Make sure the filler piece that goes thru the cabinet top into the tank can be removed in one piece. Mine was stuck in there tight.
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Steve

'78 Westfalia 2.0L FI (Abigail) R.I.P.

[steponmebbbboom]

What's the tank look like? You might find one that's close at an RV parts dept.

[BIGTSV]

A lil off topic, but my Dad thought that replacing the water tank with a pony keg and then the sink would be a beer tap. Thought it was a good idea in a way!
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1989 VW White Star
English made DR Martens

[jberger]

The tank is removable from the front, the pump and drain valve thread out and the cabinet panels in front of it are removable. Take it out and inspect it, you may be able to repair it with a PVC epoxy.

[steponmebbbboom]

as long as it fits in the space,

I would remove the icebox while Im at it and just insulate the area to keep things cold. You could pack dry ice pellets around the keg to keep it chilled, they last awhile. Id be down for soing something like this if I found another combo cabinet for cheap.

[WestyPop]

Seriously looking at an underbelly tank (about 18 gallons) to replace the (5 gallon?) factory unit, and possibly even an 'on board' grey water tank, also 'basement' mounted.

Main reasons (personally) to go below (mounted between frame rails) are to lower the Westy's center of gravity (for less sway in corners) and to make more camping room inside. Will work up an outside water tank input port, also more convenient than running a hose inside to fill the factory tank. The RV industry has a wide variety of sizes & shapes available. Most are baffled to prevent water from rapidly shifting from back & forth inside the tank.

Just seems like it will make improvements to our unit. YMMV

J.R.
68 Westy
(+ others)

[Bob D.]

[Tim]

I am not sure about later model Westies but Inca Plastics made the original plastic tanks for VW"s. Here is the thread about the replacement for my '67. I bet they have the later tanks as well.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=103460&highlight=water+tank
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55 Rag Top
67 Westy

[renobdarb]

[WestyPop]

[PDX_Hops]

Thanks for the all the input and options, everybody. This definitely helps me out.
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'76 Westy Weekender- "Fran"

[pawesty]

[pawesty]

where are you at with this?
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