Richard, Just burn off your propane until the tank is empty, then unscrew the autostop valve, then go to a propane parts place, and find a plain manual valve with the same size threads (take the old valve along for comparison). First place I went had one. There is nothing special about the VW valve threads. Also get the bleed valve. I spent about $20.00 total by doing it myself. (Put Teflon tape around the new thread before screwing it in). Alfred 85 Westy PS: Donate the autostop valve to the brass recycling pile at the propane parts store. > > It appears that my AutoStop fill valve on my 87 Westy is kaput. I called a > local RV parts place who in turn contacted AutoStop who in turn said the > valv and repair parts are no longer available. > > The person at the RV place then proceeded to tell me I would have to > replace the entire tank as the old tank is not compatible with new valves. > > The other day a few of you said you replaced your fill valves with > something other than an AutoStop. Does any one have the brand name and part > number for these replacements? > > Thanks. > > Ric |
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