Date:         Thu, 22 Oct 1998 17:45:29 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: LP Tank & FI Blues
Comments: To: Chris Smith <chris.smith@AQUILA.COM>, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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The Bus Depot lists new LP tanks for the Westy at $250 each. This is the best
deal going by far. I don't know if they actually stock it or what. I believe it
comes with all new valves and the only thing needed is the regulator.

Mark Drillock

Chris Smith wrote:

> Just the usual again.  When trying to head up to Wisconsin to enjoy the
> beautifull fall colors Turd (the aptly named '82 westy) decided that other
> issues were more important.  1st the LP tank sprung a leak.  The tank is
> leaking from a rust hole in the bottom (only rusty part in the entire bus,
> and it had to be the high pressure explosive holder).  Nice smell and
> really scarry for the 4 hours it took to finish hissing.  Not a problem I
> thought since I own a good cooler and a camp stove that runs on white gas.
> So with the LP tank fully drianed, and the 2 lines capped it was off to Wisc.
>
> About 1 1/2 hours north of home the FI decides that it's time to go away.
> Bad fuel pump, bad pressure regulator, bad lines, and thanks to a
> "helpfull" now ex-friend, bad ECU and AFM.  Thank god for nearby relatives
> and AAA Towing.
>
> At least I was able to find a good weber carb kit to replace all the FI
> junk that has been plaguing the van for the last year.  Before we start the
> FI vs Carb wars again, I went with the carb because I really feel confident
> with one, the FI system in the van was on it's last legs before last week,
> I have all the replacement parts for the webber, and there is no emmision
> testing for my van where I live (RV designation helps sometimes).
>
> Here comes the call for help.  I still need to find a LP tank for the
> westy.  The one that was on there is now off and the lines are all capped
> to prevent junk getting in them.  It would be nice to be able to run the
> fridge overnight without plugging the van into electricity.  I live in the
> chicago area, but would be willing to drive into nearby states to pick-up a
> good tank.
>
> Thanks
> Chris Smith
> '74 Thing
> '82 Westy
> '90 Cherokee Laredo **FOR SALE**