hey Guys thanks for your wisdom... I had the proper propane/ gas
sealer tape, took the valve out quick after work cleaned the threads
up with a small wire brush , applied the tape screwed it back in and
went and put $2 of propane in with no apparent leaks,,, i will check
it with tire leak sealer when i get back to work in the am..
Jay
On 31-Aug-10, at 1:14 PM, Daryl Christensen wrote:

> Remember there is special tape for gas connection..Not the typical
> white
> stuff..Its yellow. Done that before and just be careful to not get any
> residue inside while your dinkin with it. Don't reef them super
> tight but
> when you fill it, check with soapy water to make sure nothing leaks.
>
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> 425-788-4070
> "On the cutting edge of Old technology"
> 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of
> Jay lefstein
> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:30 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Propane tank question
>
> Hey guys, has any of you ever unscrewed the filler valve from your
> tank to
> replace the sealing tape?
> Last night i finally burned out all the propane and need to reseal the
> threads there... Just looking for some wisdom
>
> Thank you,
> Jay Lefstein.
> Sent from my mobile device.=
>