Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 23:33:59 -0700
Reply-To: Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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From: Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject: Re: Help From the Road in Sedona/Flagstaff
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I would not use plastic coupler but steel or bronze, sold at Lowe's.
Yes, the valve can be changed and the bleeder has to be replaced the same
time. Easy job. Obviously, you would have to take off the guard first,
then empy the whole tank. I would first buy the parts. They are sold
either at an RV shop or at a propane place. Common items, used on most
tanks.
Zoltan
----- Original Message -----
From: "James V" <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 8:21 PM
Subject: Help From the Road in Sedona/Flagstaff
> I'm on a solo road trip with my 88 Westy, currently in Sedona, AZ.
> Unfortunately a couple of problems have come up:
>
>
> Problem 1. I believe my Auto Stop propane valve may be bad. After running
> empty, I took it to three different stations, none of which were able to
> get
> it to fill. I haven't had this problem before, and the attendants seem to
> be doing everything correct - attach hose, turn on gas, open bleeder.
>
> Can anyone provide any info on how/where to get this repaired ASAP? (I
> don't
> want to eat peanut butter sandwiches for the rest of my journey!) I seem
> to
> recall that replacing the valve with a different type is the usual
> solution.
> I have some basic tools with me, but a shop would probably be better. The
> guy at Ace Hardware suggested Ferrell Gas in Flagstaff.
>
>
> Problem 2. One of the coolant pipe flanges broke and I patched it by
> cutting
> away the hose and corroded pipe flange, and splicing in new hose, using
> one
> of those plastic couplers. (this has worked for me before) I was at a
> relative's house at the time, so I was able to get someone to help me
> bleed
> it when I was done.
>
> While the seal around the coolant pipe has remained good, I'm having a
> hard
> time getting a good seal around the coupler - it keeps leaking, and I
> can't
> figure out why. I've doubled up on the clamps and it seems to be holding
> for now. (But I'm leery) With the recent leakage (maybe 0.5 to 1.0 L) and
> wrestling with the clamps, should I bleed it again? Anyone in the area
> want
> to lend a quick hand with this? :) Or recommend a friendly shop?
>
> Again, I'm currently in Sedona, but plan to get to Flagstaff. Or I can
> probably make it to surrounding areas.
>
> Thanks very much for any help!
>
> James
>
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