That cover is supposed to keep water out.  Like when you wash your vehicle
or drive in the rain.  I have a rust out where the upper and lower body
panels meet (from inside) just below the utility cluster that is partially
caused from seepage from exposed vent.  You will also introduce moisture
into the firebox of your gas unit in your fridge. This isn't good over time.
BTW be sure to leave the little screw fitting that comes out of the bottom
of your fridge (vehicle interior) off during operation.
BTW Bet the 82 fridge is colder than the 80.  Unscrew the jet from the
firebox of the 80 and clean/ream it out (JUST A LITTLE) and it should stay
lit while driving under most conditions.

Dave
'83 Tiico Westy
"83 WBX  Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Dalton" <dieselsong@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2001 12:52 AM
Subject: Re: cap for fridge exhaust

> Hi All,
>
> I've got an 80 westy and 82 diesel westy.  I never had
> an exhaust cover on either (what's the cover supposed
> to do?).  The 80 refer won't stay lit during hard wind
> gusts that hits the side of the van.  The 82 refer
> stays lit so well, you could drive with it on if it
> weren't for safety considerations.  I've heard you
> can't get parts for these refers anymore, is this
> correct?
>
> Rob
>
>
>
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