Yes, Coincidently, I had this done yesterday! My original 84 westy valve leaked from the pin hole when I turned the valve on. My Propane dealer guru said the diaphram in it was shot, you don't rebuild them any more, & need to replace w/ a new 2 stage valve that is longer than the original. You have to bend the copper lines that connect to it very carefully so you don't crimp them, or cut them off, reflare the ends & reconnect your original fittings w/ the new longer valve. He bent the lines to fit the new valve, checked for leaks, then filled the tank w/ 2.6 gals. of propane, & the total cost was $33. I thought this was very reasonable as GW sells the same valve for $30. YMMV, Tom B.-no propane leak now On Aug 12, 2007, at 8:26 PM, Doug Fitz-Randolph wrote: > Hi all, > > Probably an obvious question... '82 westy... when I turn the > propane tank > valve on, propane comes out of a tiny, rectangular hole just right > of the > center of the regulator. I assume this means the regulator is shot? > I saw > Bus Depot sells a replacement, but notes that it is not the same > and some > relocation of the propane lines is necessary. Has anyone installed > this > regulator? > > Thanks, > Doug > Freeport, ME |
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