Date:         Tue, 9 Jul 2002 11:14:17 -0300
Reply-To:     Scotia Westy <scotiawesty@NS.SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         Scotia Westy <scotiawesty@NS.SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      new propane fill valve - VW warranty?!
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Alas,

The original configuration of our '86 Westy is no more.  I had the AutoStop
valve replaced this morning with a generic fill valve and bleed vent.  Cost
was CA$40.00 for parts + CA$40.00 for 1 hour labour.

The man who did the work said he has replaced hundreds of Auto Stops on both
VWs and GMC camper vans.  He was surprised ours lasted as long as it did.
He said they were junk and many (both brass and aluminium) were replaced
under warranty with VW.  Anyone know if this service warranty would still be
in effect (HA!)?

Something I learned today.  When he purged the tank then blew in a tiny bit
of Methanol.  It was a capful or so into the air nozzle.  He said it will
burn with the propane and remove any moisture from the tank.

I feel much more comfortable with the new valve.  No more leaving the van
overnight at the Canadian Tire propane station.

Dan

DJ Landry
86 Westy (72 000km)
Bedford, NS