Date:         Wed, 6 Jun 2001 16:56:33 -0300
Reply-To:     Jean-Guy Savoie <jgsavoie@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From:         Jean-Guy Savoie <jgsavoie@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: How to reseal propane connection?
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Allan,

teflon tape (the same as works for water and air ) worked just fine for me

JGS

84 1.9L Westfalia
Bleu Schtroumpf

----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Watts <alan@16COLOR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 4:08 PM
Subject: How to reseal propane connection?


> Hi all,
>
> I have a 85 Westy and I've found a small propane leak on the threads
> between the regulator and the splitter box-thing (has the 2 gas lines
> coming from it).  What's the best way to fix it?  Should I just tap
> on the box with a hammer to tighten it?  Or should I dismantle the
> whole thing and put sealer tape on the threads?  It's not a very big
> leak...something that just a minute turn would fix, but I don't know
> if this would damage the 2 lines somehow if they're meant to be in
> this exact location.
>
> Thanks!
> Alan
>