Finn Runyon wrote:

>The bleeder valve on my 87 Westy is leaking.  The Autostop valve on the 87 is generally opened for filling the tank.  When the tank is full, propane bleeds out and the valve is closed.  My problem is that the bleeder won't shut off all the way.  After filling the tank, liquid propane drips from this shut off.  Finally after much playing around it does mostly stop...a faint smell of propane when the camper is camping.  I did rebuild the filling valve, however there was no way to get into the bleeder.  Anyone have any ideas, seems crazy to but a whole new tank,
>Best regards, Finn
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Similar problem for me: the "bladder" of the stopvalve decayed and had a
hole in it (I was told). I had to remove the tank -- be prepared, it's
heavier than it looks -- and take it to a shop where this old style of
valve was replaced with a new valve and manual bleeder valve above where
the return tube exited the tank. Cost $45 -- $30 for the new valve(s).

In VW Love, light & Laughter,
Jay
'86 Westy
Springfield, MO

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