Hi,
I just now see your msg. Now being noonish on the 8th.
I am in Clarkdale in the Verde Valley, 20 miles south of Sedona.
There is an RV place here that might help. I haven't had them do any work, but they
have been more than helpful providing info when I was trying to fix my old propane
furnace.
I might be able to help with the other problem as well. I have two Westys :).
And lots of room to park, although it will be much hotter here than Flagstaff.
Jerry
928-649-0771 keep trying or send a msg. or drive by 2100 Old Jerome Hwy.

----- Original Message -----
From: "James V" <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 8:21 PM
Subject: Help From the Road in Sedona/Flagstaff

> I'm on a solo road trip with my 88 Westy, currently in Sedona, AZ.
> Unfortunately a couple of problems have come up:
>
>
> Problem 1. I believe my Auto Stop propane valve may be bad.  After running
> empty, I took it to three different stations, none of which were able to get
> it to fill.  I haven't had this problem before, and the attendants seem to
> be doing everything correct - attach hose, turn on gas, open bleeder.
>
> Can anyone provide any info on how/where to get this repaired ASAP? (I don't
> want to eat peanut butter sandwiches for the rest of my journey!)  I seem to
> recall that replacing the valve with a different type is the usual solution.
> I have some basic tools with me, but a shop would probably be better.  The
> guy at Ace Hardware suggested Ferrell Gas in Flagstaff.
>
>
> Problem 2. One of the coolant pipe flanges broke and I patched it by cutting
> away the hose and corroded pipe flange, and splicing in new hose, using one
> of those plastic couplers. (this has worked for me before)  I was at a
> relative's house at the time, so I was able to get someone to help me bleed
> it when I was done.
>
> While the seal around the coolant pipe has remained good, I'm having a hard
> time getting a good seal around the coupler - it keeps leaking, and I can't
> figure out why.  I've doubled up on the clamps and it seems to be holding
> for now. (But I'm leery)  With the recent leakage (maybe 0.5 to 1.0 L) and
> wrestling with the clamps, should I bleed it again?  Anyone in the area want
> to lend a quick hand with this? :) Or recommend a friendly shop?
>
> Again, I'm currently in Sedona, but plan to get to Flagstaff.  Or I can
> probably make it to surrounding areas.
>
> Thanks very much for any help!
>
> James
>