In a message dated 09/07/2004 12:04:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Westy propane tank repair advice needed
< < < Topin, do not fear propane. Just be careful and you will survive this ordeal. First remove the tank from the vehicle then take the tank and straighten the tabs as best you can. The tank is made from 1/4" steel so damaging it is pretty hard. After your reasonably sure the tabs are in the correct orientation remove the regulator if you have not already done so then make sure the fill, bleeder and the outlet valves are good and secure in the tank, visual inspection will do here. Now take the tank to a propane dealer and have them fill the tank. Then spray the tank with a soapy water solution to check for leaks. If no leaks then your good to go. Take the tank outdoors and let the propane escape by opening the outlet valve. Let it set until the tank returns to ambient temperature. Now remove all valves and plug the holes, sandblast it and the skid plate and apply a good coat of POR-15 following the directions. Once the tank is ready, install the valves with propane quality Teflon tape on the threads then connect the regulator skid plate and regulator plastic cover then install the tank back on the vehicle and connect the lines and check for leaks using the soapy water solution. If the copper lines or fittings to the regulator are damaged you can repair these with parts from the plumbing section of your Home Hardware or such. You may need a flaring tool to accomplish this, without this you will be left to the mercy of someone who has one and who may not want to work on your propane system. If the regulator is damaged you will have to buy a new one. Good luck & let me know how you make out. < < <
Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 10 ~ 13, 2004 '87 Westy, '90 Carat & Lionel Trains Member: _Vanagon List_ (http://www.vanagon.com/) , _LiMBO_ (http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/) , _IWCCC_ (http://www.westfalia.qc.ca/) & _CCVWC_ (http://www.ccvwc.ca/) Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) or http://frankcondelli.com |
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