Some information I've collected about Westly.
Probably more than you ever wanted to know, but here goes:
> Manufactured in Hannover, Germany March, 1982
> Camper conversion done by Westfalia-Werke in Rheda-Wiedenbrück,
Germany July, 1982. It was imported to the U.S. arriving at Terminal Island,
a facility shared by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, CA.
> Drivetrain configuration - rear engine, rear wheel drive (2 wheel drive)
> Engine - 1.9 liter inline four cylinder diesel 1Y - manufactured in Mexico
Normally aspirated (non-turbo)
Mechanical fuel injection
Bore 79.5 / Stroke 95.5 / Compression Ratio 22.5:1
Horsepower 68 @ 4400 RPM / Torque 95 ft/lbs @ 2500 RPM
Redline 4600 RPM
Oil Pressure:
60-80 psi cold / 30 psi @ 2000 RPM, 220 deg / 5-10 psi idle, 220 deg
* Note: Original engine was a 1.6 liter 48hp diesel
The current 1.9 liter was installed 12/2002
> Cooling system capacity - 4.2 U.S. gallons
Radiator core size 22.5" X 17.25" X 1.625" / Hose size 1.25"
2-Speed electric auxiliary cooling fan behind radiator
> Fuel Type - Diesel #2 or B5, B20, B99 Biodiesel
> Fuel capacity - 15.9 U.S. gallons
> Fuel economy - Mixed city/hwy - 26mpg
Hwy @ 45-55mph - 30mpg
Hwy @ 60-65mph - 23mpg
> Transmission - 091 DZ
Gear Ratios: 1st gear 3.78
2nd gear 2.06
3rd gear 1.26
4th gear .85
Reverse 3.67
Transaxle Final Drive 5.86
> Suspension, steering, brakes
Independent front & rear coil spring suspension
Rack & Pinion steering
Power assisted brakes - 10.9 " front discs, 9.9" rear drums
> Wheels & Tires (stock size)
Steel wheels / 14" diameter / 5.5" wide / ET35 / 5X112 bolt pattern
Lug nuts/bolts 14mm thread / 19mm head / 130 ft lbs torque
Nexen 185R14C LT - Load range D / 8 ply rating
Capacity - Single 1875 lbs @ 65psi
Revolutions per mile: 809
Go Westy hubcaps (hey, they came with the wheels/tires)
> Dimensions / Weight capacity
Length - 179.9" / 14.99'
Width - 72.6" / 6.05'
Height - 80.7" / 6.73' (with Westfalia Pop-Top closed)
Ground Clearance - 7.5"
Front/Rear Track - 61.8"
Turning Radius - 34.5'
GAWR Front - 2425 lbs
GAWR Rear - 2866 lbs
GVWR - 5292 lbs dry
>Color: LH8B - Assuan Brown
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Rear window defroster
Two speed / intermittent front windshield wipers
Padded dash board
Instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, fuel lever,
water temp, analog clock
Heater/defroster/fresh air circulation with 3-speed fan & rear outlets
Two 12 volt outlets
Radio with 4 speakers
> Westfalia Conversion includes:
Front bucket seats with swivel bases, cloth/vinyl covering
Rear bench seat folds out into bed with storage underneath
Seat belts for four, front shoulder belts
Hanging clothes closet with mirror inside door / rear storage compartment
Clothes locker with three compartments
Overhead storage compartment with useless cargo net
Stainless steel sink / 11 gallon fresh water tank / electric pump and faucet
Two burner propane stove with stainless with fold down splatter shield
2 cubic foot refrigerator operates on propane, 12 volts or 110 volts
3 gallon propane tank
Information panel showing battery charge, fresh water level, fridge on
110 volt duplex with 15amp circuit breaker
12 volt overhead light
Two stow away tables, front and rear (Westly's front table is missing)
Curtains all around, including front windows and windshield
Snap-in bug screen for rear hatch
Fiberglass pop-top with canvas sides, front zipper window with bug screen
Fold out double bed in pop-top
Cargo carrier with tie down loops on roof
> Some modifications I've made:
Extra gauges
Engine block heater
Larger oil/water heat exchanger
1.5 amp 3-stage on board battery charger
Variable delay windshield wiper relay
Valve to control heater flow
Switch to manually engage auxiliary cooling fan
PO added heavy duty tubular bumpers, front & rear
> Some modifications / improvements specific to the camper:
Battery operated LED lamps
Marine fire extinguisher
Portable solar panel
Added valve to fresh water tank drain cap
Added valve and hose to sink drain
Added T in propane line to use disposable 1 lb bottles if tank is empty
Cover for refrigerator flue vent
In/out wireless min/max temp gauge
Stove/sink exhaust fan
Plexiglas sliding window rain shield
Rear table height extension
Stand to use table outside - hooks into side jack point
Replaced 110v outlet with GFCI duplex
Waterproofed pop-top canvas
Shadyboy awning
> Technology
Westly is a computer-free vehicle by birth.
I usually carry a cell phone, a GPS, and a Kindle Keyboard.
> Improvements I'd like to make in the future:
15" wheels / tires
New shocks & springs
Extra battery for camping
Solar panel to charge the extra battery
Skylight in pop-top
New three-window pop-top canvas
Hella 500ff driving lights
2" receiver on rear for bike rack
Upgrade radio & speakers
> Karma
Just for the record, Westly was not named after the GoWesty mascot. In fact, I was mortified to discover they had such a thing and that I might be accused of being so un-original as to emulate their cagey bruin. He was in fact named after the son of a good friend of mine, but once you bestow a name you can't very well take it back.
Germany July, 1982. It was imported to the U.S. arriving at Terminal Island,
a facility shared by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, CA.
> Drivetrain configuration - rear engine, rear wheel drive (2 wheel drive)
Normally aspirated (non-turbo)
Mechanical fuel injection
Bore 79.5 / Stroke 95.5 / Compression Ratio 22.5:1
Horsepower 68 @ 4400 RPM / Torque 95 ft/lbs @ 2500 RPM
Redline 4600 RPM
Oil Pressure:
60-80 psi cold / 30 psi @ 2000 RPM, 220 deg / 5-10 psi idle, 220 deg
* Note: Original engine was a 1.6 liter 48hp diesel
The current 1.9 liter was installed 12/2002
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| Listen to Westly's engine purring, complete with squeaky alternator belt |
Radiator core size 22.5" X 17.25" X 1.625" / Hose size 1.25"
2-Speed electric auxiliary cooling fan behind radiator
> Fuel Type - Diesel #2 or B5, B20, B99 Biodiesel> Fuel capacity - 15.9 U.S. gallons
> Fuel economy - Mixed city/hwy - 26mpg
Hwy @ 45-55mph - 30mpg
Hwy @ 60-65mph - 23mpg
> Transmission - 091 DZ
Gear Ratios: 1st gear 3.78
2nd gear 2.06
3rd gear 1.26
4th gear .85
Reverse 3.67
Transaxle Final Drive 5.86
> Suspension, steering, brakes
Independent front & rear coil spring suspension
Rack & Pinion steering
Power assisted brakes - 10.9 " front discs, 9.9" rear drums
> Wheels & Tires (stock size)
Steel wheels / 14" diameter / 5.5" wide / ET35 / 5X112 bolt pattern
Lug nuts/bolts 14mm thread / 19mm head / 130 ft lbs torque
Nexen 185R14C LT - Load range D / 8 ply rating
Capacity - Single 1875 lbs @ 65psi
Revolutions per mile: 809
Go Westy hubcaps (hey, they came with the wheels/tires)
> Dimensions / Weight capacity
Length - 179.9" / 14.99'
Width - 72.6" / 6.05'
Height - 80.7" / 6.73' (with Westfalia Pop-Top closed)
Ground Clearance - 7.5"
Front/Rear Track - 61.8"
Turning Radius - 34.5'
GAWR Front - 2425 lbs
GAWR Rear - 2866 lbs
GVWR - 5292 lbs dry
> Interior: KW - Van Dyck (seat upholstery & curtains)
> Model Trim L includes: 
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Rear window defroster
Two speed / intermittent front windshield wipers
Padded dash board
Instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, fuel lever,
water temp, analog clock
Heater/defroster/fresh air circulation with 3-speed fan & rear outlets
Two 12 volt outlets
Radio with 4 speakers
> Westfalia Conversion includes:
Front bucket seats with swivel bases, cloth/vinyl covering
Rear bench seat folds out into bed with storage underneath
Seat belts for four, front shoulder belts
Hanging clothes closet with mirror inside door / rear storage compartment
Clothes locker with three compartments
Overhead storage compartment with useless cargo net
Stainless steel sink / 11 gallon fresh water tank / electric pump and faucet
Two burner propane stove with stainless with fold down splatter shield
2 cubic foot refrigerator operates on propane, 12 volts or 110 volts
3 gallon propane tank
Information panel showing battery charge, fresh water level, fridge on
110 volt duplex with 15amp circuit breaker
12 volt overhead light
Two stow away tables, front and rear (Westly's front table is missing)
Curtains all around, including front windows and windshield
Snap-in bug screen for rear hatch
Fiberglass pop-top with canvas sides, front zipper window with bug screen
Fold out double bed in pop-top
Cargo carrier with tie down loops on roof
> Some modifications I've made:
Extra gauges
Engine block heater
Larger oil/water heat exchanger
1.5 amp 3-stage on board battery charger
Variable delay windshield wiper relay
Valve to control heater flow
Switch to manually engage auxiliary cooling fan
PO added heavy duty tubular bumpers, front & rear
> Some modifications / improvements specific to the camper:
Battery operated LED lamps
Marine fire extinguisher
Portable solar panel
Added valve to fresh water tank drain cap
Added valve and hose to sink drain
Added T in propane line to use disposable 1 lb bottles if tank is empty
Cover for refrigerator flue vent
In/out wireless min/max temp gauge
Stove/sink exhaust fan
Plexiglas sliding window rain shield
Rear table height extension
Stand to use table outside - hooks into side jack point
Replaced 110v outlet with GFCI duplex
Waterproofed pop-top canvas
Shadyboy awning
> Technology
Westly is a computer-free vehicle by birth.
I usually carry a cell phone, a GPS, and a Kindle Keyboard.
> Improvements I'd like to make in the future:
15" wheels / tires
New shocks & springs
Extra battery for camping
Solar panel to charge the extra battery
Skylight in pop-top
New three-window pop-top canvas
Hella 500ff driving lights
2" receiver on rear for bike rack
Upgrade radio & speakers
> Karma
Just for the record, Westly was not named after the GoWesty mascot. In fact, I was mortified to discover they had such a thing and that I might be accused of being so un-original as to emulate their cagey bruin. He was in fact named after the son of a good friend of mine, but once you bestow a name you can't very well take it back.
Hello!
ReplyDeleteWestly is very well loved I'd say! Good writing and very detailed and great ideas!
I love your lantern holder idea, I'd like to make one for ourselves! (would you mind if we copy your idea...not to sell, but to have our own?)
You've written a very nice blog! You've got some great ideas!
Cheri & Trevor
www.theskylightguy.com
Absolutely - make a lantern holder! None of these ideas is my own, I'm just passing along what I've seen and tried and found to be helpful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement!
Jonathan
Enjoying your blog and your modifications!
ReplyDeleteWe have had our '82 Assuan brown diesel Westy since 2007 and have enjoyed it immensely. Upgraded from the 1.6 to an AAZ 1.9. Added an AAP 5 speed although it didn't do much for fuel economy (easier cruising though). Added 15" wheels (cut the centers out of Eurovan wheels - just need spacers on the fronts). Concocted my own faux So. African grill (mid-80's Mercedes diesel headlight buckets).
Thanks,
Erik
Enjoying your blog!
ReplyDeleteWe have had our own '82 Assuan Brown diesel Westy since 2007 and have enjoyed it immensely. I have swapped out the original 1.6 for a 1.9T AAZ, added an AAP 5 speed transmission, 15" Eurovan wheels (cut out the centers with a hole saw - just add spacers to the fronts) and faux So. African grill made with a later style grill and mid-80's Mercedes diesel headlight buckets.
Thanks,
Erik
Hey Erik - I like what you've done! You sound much more comfortable with the major mechanical stuff than I am. I'm sure the AAZ and 5 speed combined with the 15" wheels has made it much more drivable. I'm jealous =) Send pics! Thanks for reading and commenting.
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