Date:         Thu, 5 Mar 1998 15:57:50 -0500
Reply-To:     Gregg Scharff <scharff@ENG.KNS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Gregg Scharff <scharff@ENG.KNS.COM>
Subject:      Westy LP leaking at tank
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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        I have just checked all of the Westy accessories on my recently
purchased '85 GL and to my surprise only the sink pump does not work! Even the
fridge lit up on the second try. The water tank was also squeaky clean (no kelly
green sludge). Well I guess I can't get off that easy... I have began to smell
LP just outside by the tank, no smell inside (only when the valve is open). I
have done the soapy water test at all joints from the tank to the two fittings
at the entrance into the van, and no leaks show up. With the valve open you can
hear a slight hiss...
        A friend who has had pop-up campers told me that regulators typically
have o-ring(s) that need to be replaced over time. Does anyone have any
knowledge on Westy LP tanks and maintenance??? Here in Philly it already feels
like spring, so I don't want to waste good camping weather lithening for
hithess!!!

Gregg (Conshohocken, Pa outside Philadelphia)
'85 Westy
'90 wife
'92 Ranger 4x4
'87 Integra
'86 Ninja 1000R
'84 Interceptor
'71 old small Kawi minibike