Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:48:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Williams <sbw@SBW.ORG>
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From:         Steve Williams <sbw@SBW.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
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At 04:39 AM 8/26/2009, Richard Golen wrote:
>... Carefully mark off the holes, etc. using the template.

Warning: Measure the heater before relying on the template from
Propex!  Karl and I found the template was off by about 1/8
inch.  You can see the discrepancy pretty clearly here:

http://mira.sbw.org/photos/20090825/SN851196/

>The only real hard part was disassembling the original fittings on
>the propane tank for the "T" piece that Karl sells.

Since I had removed my fridge, Karl re-used my existing fridge
fitting, which I had capped with the cap that came with GoWesty's
fridge removal kit.  Here, you can see the fitting with Karl's
homemade pressure gauge hooked up, and the new line waiting to be
trimmed to fit:

http://mira.sbw.org/photos/20090825/SN851253/

>When you are done, use some slightly diluted dishwashing liquid to
>check for leaks.

That's the traditional way.  That's how I tested the GoWesty cap.  (I
never did get it to seal completely!)  Obviously not many Vanagons
explode after using the traditional soapy water check.

Karl uses an electronic tester, which is WAY more sensitive than
soapy water.  Similar to this:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002VJ0DA/sbw/