Hi Aimee,

Soap and water is the best but you may also be able to hear the leak - a
barely audible hissing sound by lying underneath or near the propane tank -
in a very quiet place.

BT

On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 10:35 PM, Aimee MacLeod <emeraldcityrealty@gmail.com
> wrote:

> Ok, so half the time I can't follow what you guys are all talking about but
> I sure have learned alot so far from what I do get on this chat line and I
> really appreciate your insight.
>
> Another question I hope you can help with for my 82 aircooled ( I actually
> think the engine is a rebuild from an 83.5).  Thanks in advance.
>
> I got the propane filled for the first time the other day, a full
> 2.5gallons...so I assume it was on empty.  Started up the stove, works
> great.  So now, it smells like there is a leak outside the van.  No smells
> inside, thank goodness, but I guess it must be leaking out slowly.  I
> turned
> it off but still getting the smell.   Is this fixable or does it indicate I
> need new tank??
>
> --
> Best regards,
>
> Aimee in Oly
>