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PostPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:12 pm    Post subject: What are the collection of outlets on the side of a westy... Reply with quote

On the side of a Westy, where you fill the water and plug into electric. My gasket is gone and it is leaking water inside my van. What is that called?
I want to replace and not put silicone or something on it. But I just can't find a description of one to see what it is called. Question
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2439&category_id=127&category_parent_id= Wink

(The other Westy suppliers probably have 'em too)
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I guess I just order 3 of those?
Thank you for the link!
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VR6 vanagon wrote:
I guess I just order 3 of those?
Thank you for the link!



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe it is still recommended (and I recommend) not only replacing the gaskets, but using silicone or some other sealant as well. Solve the problem - for good. If you don't do this, you will be revisiting the problem in the near future.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

might want to use a small mirror and light source to look around at the inside of that panel

people report horrible rust problems...
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You should also carefully inspect the outlets themselves, for cracks, holes...etc., old plastic gets brittle and new gaskets wont really help if the outlets themselves are letting water in.

And while the outlets are off you should try to pull all the fiberglass insulation that you can out since it can hold quite a lot of moisture in it (ideally the insulation would be removed from the inside while the cabinets are out) rusting the panel from the inside out.
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