Westfalia fridge issue.

[Burtybassett]

Hi,

I'm sorry if this topic has already been discussed. I've researched a lot regarding this fridge, tinkered with it & lovingly help it limp along as I do not wish to replace it.

On Gas - The bugger lights, stays on for a little bit, then goes out. Occasionally it'll stay on for longer, but not often.
Frustratingly before camping in the New Forest (which was Awesome) the other weekend, I gave it a quick blast with the compressor & had it running on Gas for about 2hrs (after taking about 10mins to light, which is usual) so I thought that was that.
Went camping, it didn't stay on.

When I serviced it last (tightened up all gas connections & PTFE'd all threads. Installed a new fan to inside the fridge above fins, tightened all electrical connections, blew out all the gas lines & flue, burped it) I noticed the gasket on the burner box was looking a bit shagged, but just put it back & had no leaks so I thought, fine & dandy. I'm now thinking its either the thermocoupler or this blasted gasket.
Trouble is.......I can't source another (it is a serviceable part, but nobody services them anymore) or I can't find where to buy the material so I can cut my own or I can't find the correct gasket making product as it needs to be able to stop gas leaking AND take heat as the burner box will obviously get really hot.

Basically, I need to replace this gasket.

Can anyone please help ??????

I have a Dometic 182a 3-way fridge - 12v/120v/gas, all snug in an American Imported 1983 Westfalia Vanagon.

Burt

[Oldiebut goodie]

Don't worry too much about the gasket, Webasto heaters have a gasket (material made by Klingersil) that sits in far higher temperatures than a fridge burner - they just go hard and brittle but the seal is still good. They are single use for that reason. Just use a good quality gasket material rated for high temps and make your own - plenty of off-cuts usually available on ebay. You could also use a silicone baking sheet which is quite high temp stuff - I used to get mine from the local £ shop till it closed.
Just use a universal thermocouple - make sure that you keep your old nuts etc as the correct ones may not be in the kit.

E D I T - no need for ptfe tape as they are compression fittings and sealing the threads performs no function whatsoever!

[Burtybassett]

Cheers Oldie.

I'll be pulling it out over the weekend, so lets see how it goes.

Burt