Richard,

Just burn off your propane until the tank is empty, then unscrew the
autostop valve, then go to a propane parts place, and find a plain manual
valve with the same size threads  (take the old valve along for comparison).
First place I went had one.  There is nothing special about the VW valve
threads.
Also get the bleed valve.

I spent about $20.00 total by doing it myself.  (Put Teflon tape around the
new thread before screwing it in).

Alfred
85 Westy

PS: Donate the autostop valve to the brass recycling pile at the propane
parts store.

>
> It appears that my AutoStop fill valve on my 87 Westy is kaput. I called a
> local RV parts place who in turn contacted AutoStop who in turn said the
> valv and repair parts are no longer available.
>
> The person at the RV place then proceeded to tell me I would have to
> replace the entire tank as the old tank is not compatible with new valves.
>
> The other day a few of you said you replaced your fill valves with
> something other than an AutoStop. Does any one have the brand name and
part
> number for these replacements?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ric