greetings, victim : 83 Vanagon Westy problem : open propane tank valve, lots of hissing and propane smell. checking around - removed plastic cover from retangular metal gizmo - propane hissing out of small hole right on it. Another 83 Westy doesn't do this. Appears to be a retangular pressure regultor. where to get ? or tell me what it is if that's not it. thanks ! scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "alfred bagdan" <abagdan@SHAW.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 7:48 PM Subject: Re: coolant pipe replacement
> Hi All, > > I am replacing all my coolant hoses (bought the hose kit) and need some > advice. > 1. the steel pipes are corroded at the rear 18 inches but O.K. the rest > of > the way. I am thinking to cut out the bad ends and splicing in hoses. If > I > slide the hoses over the cut pipe now with no ridges for clamping, should > I > use some kind of sealant so as to not get a leak? > 2. Is there an easy way to access the hose connections for the front > heater? > > Any advice is greatly appreciated. > > Alfred > 85 Westy |
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