Date:         Fri, 3 Jun 2005 12:51:25 -0400
Reply-To:     Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Propane Leak
Comments: To: Jay Roth <bghuna@MCHSI.COM>
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Technically It's not legal (in the US) to do that, replacing the
auto-stop vale with the older style fill valve with remote bleeder. Yes
is will work but the tank was not designed for the older style. I've
spoken at lengths to manchster tank about this. I only say it because
here in the North East places seem to be a little more uptight about
it.

If you are going to rebuild the valve again you will need to vent the
gas beforehand. As Karl pointed out to me. If very important to clean
any grime build-up on the brass piston when rebuilding the valve. Also
use some silicone grease on the "o" rings.

JFF
On Jun 2, 2005, at 11:52 PM, Jay Roth wrote:

Finn Runyon wrote:

> The bleeder valve on my 87 Westy is leaking.  The Autostop valve on
> the 87 is generally opened for filling the tank.  When the tank is
> full, propane bleeds out and the valve is closed.  My problem is that
> the bleeder won't shut off all the way.  After filling the tank,
> liquid propane drips from this shut off.  Finally after much playing
> around it does mostly stop...a faint smell of propane when the camper
> is camping.  I did rebuild the filling valve, however there was no way
> to get into the bleeder.  Anyone have any ideas, seems crazy to but a
> whole new tank,
> Best regards, Finn
>
>
>
Similar problem for me: the "bladder" of the stopvalve decayed and had a
hole in it (I was told). I had to remove the tank -- be prepared, it's
heavier than it looks -- and take it to a shop where this old style of
valve was replaced with a new valve and manual bleeder valve above where
the return tube exited the tank. Cost $45 -- $30 for the new valve(s).

In VW Love, light & Laughter,
Jay
'86 Westy
Springfield, MO


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