Gas(propane) connections work without teflon tape or any other additives, the
seal depends on fittings tightened to right torque(compression fittings). Only
tapered pipe fittings are helped by tape or coatings.
Leon
85 Subwagen Westy

Jean-Guy Savoie wrote:

> Allan,
>
> teflon tape (the same as works for water and air ) worked just fine for me
>
> JGS
>
> 84 1.9L Westfalia
> Bleu Schtroumpf
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan Watts <alan@16COLOR.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 4:08 PM
> Subject: How to reseal propane connection?
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a 85 Westy and I've found a small propane leak on the threads
> > between the regulator and the splitter box-thing (has the 2 gas lines
> > coming from it).  What's the best way to fix it?  Should I just tap
> > on the box with a hammer to tighten it?  Or should I dismantle the
> > whole thing and put sealer tape on the threads?  It's not a very big
> > leak...something that just a minute turn would fix, but I don't know
> > if this would damage the 2 lines somehow if they're meant to be in
> > this exact location.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Alan
> >