Westy LPG regulator leak

[ninja.turtle007]

I have noticed a very small leak of gas from the regulator on my westy gas tank. It's from the small orange button shaped part. It does seem to have a very small vent hole in it.

Not sure if this is fixable but I thought I would ask before forking out €65 plus shipping from Gunzl.

[lloydy]

pretty sure that is a kind over pressure leak off, you'll probably find it has vented at some stage and hasn't reseated right. Not a lot you can do really other than replace.

[ninja.turtle007]

Thanks. Maybe a little tap might help then. I'll try later.

Could this be the result of filling tank whilst valve is open?

[lloydy]

Could well be, but don't forget the part is old and diaphragms fail. It could well be letting through twice the mbar its meant to. No harm giving it a tap, may well work but there is no saying if it will do it again.
If it was mine, id replace it.

[lloydy]

Just had a look up... hole is for air so the diaphragm can work. Gas coming out means diaphragm is knackered=replace

[ninja.turtle007]

Okay, thanks for the help.

I'd best order a new roof canvas too, to make the shipping cost worthwhile.