Disconect the 2 copper lines. Loosen the 2 nuts holdng the tank near the
chassis rail and remove the 2 nuts near the rocker. Remove the tank assembly
and place in a tub of water. The leaks will be obvious.

A bit drastic but effective.

Dennis

>From: Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Whiff of propane - (Probably NVC)
>Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:14:52 -0700
>
>The linked article describes the method used to observe leaks in the
>propane torches: "The units were tested by fitting them to a 0.34
>kilogram Primus cylinder part-filled with propane and then immersing in
>water. A graduated glass cylinder was used to collect and measure any
>leakage observed."
>
>I wish I could think of a practical way to apply this test method to
>Mellow Yellow's tank and associated bits!
>
>--
>Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
>71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
>84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
>74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
>KG6RCR
>
>
>
>David Yates typed:
>>Yes, a whiff of propane can be of significance folks.
>>
>>http://www.testsafe.com.au/latest_news/november_2004/north_ryde_gas_explosio
>>n.pdf
>>
>>Dave
>>downunder
>>
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