I just acquired a 85 Vanagon. We had problems with the propane system. The fill valve leaked so I had it replaced with a manual-bleed fill valve. Then we found that the LPG regulator was leaking from the low pressure diaphram. We couldn't find a replacement for the old, 4.25 inch long one.
Bought one from GoWesty, P/N 253 070 604 for $38.07 including shipping. It was about one inch longer than the old one. I contacted GoWesty and was informed that the old type is no longer made. They said the pipe connections can be carefully bent to make it fit. The regulator is a Marshall Gas Controls, P/N 290-01J. I installed it using teflon sealer and although scary, the pipes bent out of the way to make it fit. After checking with soapy water for leaks I tried to install the metal shield but found that in interfered with the plastic cap covering the down pointing vent. I would recommed trimming about 1.4 inch off of the snout before assembling. I cut it with a hacksaw and left some jagged edges.
Don Patterson
Sunnyvale, CA
[This message was edited by Capt. Mike on May 19, 2003 at 07:09 AM.]
Bought one from GoWesty, P/N 253 070 604 for $38.07 including shipping. It was about one inch longer than the old one. I contacted GoWesty and was informed that the old type is no longer made. They said the pipe connections can be carefully bent to make it fit. The regulator is a Marshall Gas Controls, P/N 290-01J. I installed it using teflon sealer and although scary, the pipes bent out of the way to make it fit. After checking with soapy water for leaks I tried to install the metal shield but found that in interfered with the plastic cap covering the down pointing vent. I would recommed trimming about 1.4 inch off of the snout before assembling. I cut it with a hacksaw and left some jagged edges.
Don Patterson
Sunnyvale, CA
[This message was edited by Capt. Mike on May 19, 2003 at 07:09 AM.]