Date:         Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:26:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Phil Stanhope <surfmobile007@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Phil Stanhope <surfmobile007@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Auto stop propane fill valve failed (open)
Comments: To: Justin Mayrand <jmayrand@METROCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <3AAD5B94-967D-44C2-967C-6BB36B2FB816@metrocast.net>
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"You open a small vent, and pump in propane until it
leaks out, then
shut the vent. Hope this helps.   ...JMM"

Hi my tank has this vent also, and the rubber
insert/seal is cracked and leaks, anyone know where to
buy replacements?  i lost two tankfulls of propane
becouse of that stupid rubber insert.

Maybe i can fabricate one, its a little smaller than a
22. caliber bullet
Phil

--- Justin Mayrand <jmayrand@METROCAST.NET> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> You refer to an "auto stop" valve. I am guessing
> this means a valve
> that stops the flow of liquid propane into the tank
> when the tank is
> full. I do not know about newer vans, but my 1980
> does not have one.
> You open a small vent, and pump in propane until it
> leaks out, then
> shut the vent. Hope this helps.   ...JMM
>
> Justin M. Mayrand
> 1980 Westy "SuperVan"
>
> On Aug 28, 2006, at 12:15 AM, Ellen in Oregon wrote:
>
> > Dear List,
> >
> > Yes, it finally happened, ran out of propane
> during a weekend
> > camping trip,
> > and when it was serviced, the valve stuck in the
> open position.
> > What are my
> > options now?  Can just the valve be replaced?  Or
> do I have to buy
> > a new
> > tank?  I won't be doing the work myself, would an
> RV repair shop be
> > the best
> > choice?  All and any suggestions welcome!
> >
> > Thanks so much,
> >
> > Ellen
> > 1985 Vanagon Camper, ASI
>


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