I'm sure I've seen something on here about fixing the water level sensor for the Westfalia on-board tank but am having no luck searching for it.
My water tank has a vertical rod with a round float that moves up the outside of it. It always says it is full (an optimist?!); any ideas on how to get it to tell the truth? Thanks.
Westfalia Water Tank Sensor
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Westfalia Water Tank Sensor
T25 California 1.6 TD 1989,
From West Sussex - but living in USA for a couple of years
From West Sussex - but living in USA for a couple of years
- Jakemate
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- Location: Coalville, Leicestershire
Re: Westfalia Water Tank Sensor
Repaired mine a couple of weeks ago.
It's listed on the brickyard
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/westy ... 42742.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Got my replacement reed switches from cpc farnell as they do free delivery and there is no min order![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
If you need the part no.s let us know and I'll find the ones I ordered.
I ended up replacing the plastic tube as it had hairline cracks in it which let in water, I think it's quite common.
I got some plastic hgv truck air brake line, put a bar through it and warmed it up to make it straight and once cool it made a great replacement tube.
Also be aware of any sealant you may use to make sure it's safe in drinking water !
It's listed on the brickyard
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/westy ... 42742.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Got my replacement reed switches from cpc farnell as they do free delivery and there is no min order
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
If you need the part no.s let us know and I'll find the ones I ordered.
I ended up replacing the plastic tube as it had hairline cracks in it which let in water, I think it's quite common.
I got some plastic hgv truck air brake line, put a bar through it and warmed it up to make it straight and once cool it made a great replacement tube.
Also be aware of any sealant you may use to make sure it's safe in drinking water !
Vw Vanagon Westfalia Hitop 1.6td always poorley ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Re: Westfalia Water Tank Sensor
Jakemate, thanks for your post. Seems like quite a mission to repair the little bugger, but thanks for pointing me in the right direction. There could be quite a cottage industry in refurbing them ..... Anyone fancy it?
T25 California 1.6 TD 1989,
From West Sussex - but living in USA for a couple of years
From West Sussex - but living in USA for a couple of years
- Jakemate
- Registered user
- Posts: 141
- Joined: 02 Mar 2014, 01:37
- 80-90 Mem No: 13382
- Location: Coalville, Leicestershire
Re: Westfalia Water Tank Sensor
If you send me yours I'd repair it for you at a sensible price ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Vw Vanagon Westfalia Hitop 1.6td always poorley ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)