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Subject:Re: 1982 Vanagon Diesel Washer Reservoir
From:neil n
Date:Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:12:08 -0700

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craigslist?

I went for the whole enchilada with my LP tanks:

1981 which c/w a newer style regulator. Images: ID tag falling off
http://tinyurl.com/9sb6jq2 crap behind ID tag
http://tinyurl.com/9r9uv6l  pitting http://tinyurl.com/8rbk2t4

1988:  http://tinyurl.com/8o6qcpw   Pretty sure that was the OEM
regulator/valve.

Tank condition will vary as will opinions on tank refurbishing, but it
was my preference to replace them. I saved money by:

- ordering tank from busdepot.  RV shops I asked were ready to charge
nearly double for that part.
- removing old, hanging new tank.

Got shop to  install regulator and run new lines (sometimes old lines
can be repositioned to fit the new parts)

At the very least would suggest replacing the OEM regulator and revalveing tank.

A lot of info in the archives on propane tanks.

Neil.

On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 9:32 AM, Dana Mueller <dmueller@wack.com> wrote:

> Outside of Ebay, any preferred places to procure odd things like windshield
> washer reservoir?  Also, curious if any of you are still using your
> original propane tank setups with updated valves, etc or did you procure a
> new one?

--
Neil n

65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp

'88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.

'81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines