At 03:36 AM 6/14/2001, Gavin Flanagan wrote:
>The hole appears to serve a purpose. What is it supposed to do and why is it
>hissing and making such a fuss?

It is supposed to let the regulator diaphragm see atmospheric
pressure.  When the diaphragm starts leaking, it vents propane through the
hole.

>  Do I need a new pressure regulator?

Yes.  Marshall Brass 260 if you can find one (haven't been made for 5+
years now), 290 if you can't.  290 is longer, you'll have to massage the
piping leading up into the van.  Costs about $25 with
excess-flow-preventing POL fitting installed (or you could use the one from
your old regulator).

Under *no* circumstances use a BBQ-type single-stage regulator.  Aside from
being highly illegal and potentially deadly in an accident, it will likely
give your refrigerator fits.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
  http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"