Hi all, I've only had the van a week so still getting to know it, problem I have is I haven't got the key to open the fridge/cooker LPG tank cover the previous owner didn't have it and it looks like it hasn't been open for some time.
Any Ideas where of how I could get a key or is there a way of forcing it open I could make some other arrangement to lock it, any ideas guys.
Westfalia lpg tank help
Moderators: User administrators, Moderators
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 44
- Joined: 05 Jul 2016, 06:13
- 80-90 Mem No: 16805
- Location: Romfod, Essex
Westfalia lpg tank help
1989 1.6td westfalia california hightop
Re: Westfalia lpg tank help
Post a piccie...that'll help us work it out!
1986 1.9DG WBX LPG, 4 spd manual. Westy poptop. Renogy lithium leisure. 175W solar. CR50 fridge. Propex. RX8 seats.
- clift_d
- Registered user
- Posts: 3294
- Joined: 04 Oct 2012, 23:51
- 80-90 Mem No: 11695
- Location: Hackney innit
Re: Westfalia lpg tank help
Only thing I can think of is to try punching the pins out of the hinges at the base of the cover and see whether you can then lift the opening section off. Failing that you could carefully cut / slit along the bottom hinges to separate the two halves and open it that way. Replacement covers are available new from Günzl amongst others, or they pop up secondhand from time to time. Unfortunately the bolts that hold the cover base onto the tank are underneath the cover.
1988 LHD T25 1.6TD Westfalia Club Joker Hightop syncro
- Ian Hulley
- Registered user
- Posts: 12659
- Joined: 11 Oct 2005, 08:08
- 80-90 Mem No: 1323
- Location: Wirksworth, Derbyshire ... or at t'mill
Re: Westfalia lpg tank help
The Hulley's Bus
1989 2.1DJ Trampspotter
LPG courtesy of Steve @ Gasure
1989 2.1DJ Trampspotter
LPG courtesy of Steve @ Gasure
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 44
- Joined: 05 Jul 2016, 06:13
- 80-90 Mem No: 16805
- Location: Romfod, Essex
Re: Westfalia lpg tank help
Thanks guys, i'll have a look at the hinges at least I know I can get a new cover if I have too.
1989 1.6td westfalia california hightop
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 616
- Joined: 23 Feb 2012, 22:50
- 80-90 Mem No: 17422
- Location: Mid Warwickshire
Re: Westfalia lpg tank help
Hi Stirls, when you gain access or replace the cover make sure you fit a plastic escutcheon. The underslung gas cylinder couldn't be in a worse place for getting plastered in muck and grunge. A decent escutcheon will make future life a whole lot simpler.
Regards, Max
Regards, Max
1990 Westy HiTop 1.6 JX
Time is precious, waste it wisely folks.
Time is precious, waste it wisely folks.
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 44
- Joined: 05 Jul 2016, 06:13
- 80-90 Mem No: 16805
- Location: Romfod, Essex
Re: Westfalia lpg tank help
It is a bit of a state under there I plan to drop it and give it a going over, is there a way of getting the tank tested looks a bit rusty.
A cover sound a good idea.
A cover sound a good idea.
1989 1.6td westfalia california hightop