Date:         Fri, 2 Apr 2010 09:24:08 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Replace propane tank or components?
Comments: To: Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com>
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On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 8:34 AM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com> wrote:
> I have an 85 Westy that I'm buying.
> Pictures of the propane tank are at the bottom here:
>
> http://autohaus-lancaster.ebizautos.com/shared/photos-1985-volkswagen-vanagon-5340152.html?src=eBizAutos&pid=26
>
> I'm wondering if I should order the new tank with new regulator, etc. or
> buy the components such as from here:
> http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/
>
> The local propane company won't re-certify a tank this small.
>
> I'm wondering what people are doing? Just buy the new tank assembly for
> about $310 new or doing all the parts and leaving it at that?
>


That ID tag looks like mine used to.

I chose to replace tank. Got it from BD. Was less $. Locally, prices
varied wildly.

Every LP shop I went to said "no" to check/recertify if ID tag falling off.

Is your regulator square? Looks like it. If so, the copper line(s)
will need to be length adjusted to accommodate the newer style
regulator.

I saved money by purchasing/shipping in my own tank, removing old one,
and hanging new. LP tech did the rest.

Neil.

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