Hi Aimee, Soap and water is the best but you may also be able to hear the leak - a barely audible hissing sound by lying underneath or near the propane tank - in a very quiet place. BT On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 10:35 PM, Aimee MacLeod <emeraldcityrealty@gmail.com > wrote: > Ok, so half the time I can't follow what you guys are all talking about but > I sure have learned alot so far from what I do get on this chat line and I > really appreciate your insight. > > Another question I hope you can help with for my 82 aircooled ( I actually > think the engine is a rebuild from an 83.5). Thanks in advance. > > I got the propane filled for the first time the other day, a full > 2.5gallons...so I assume it was on empty. Started up the stove, works > great. So now, it smells like there is a leak outside the van. No smells > inside, thank goodness, but I guess it must be leaking out slowly. I > turned > it off but still getting the smell. Is this fixable or does it indicate I > need new tank?? > > -- > Best regards, > > Aimee in Oly > |
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