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« Reply #75 on: 06 June 2008, 14:40:03 »
Kevin, you will be interested to know that your temp repair did not fail. One the way back whilest moving over a speed bump the car bottomed out and ripped the coolant pipe off the vaporiser thus dumping the coolant out. I went over this morning and refitted it back on and refilled the system with water to get him back to plymouth today.  GUESS what he's doing this weekend. ::)
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« Reply #76 on: 06 June 2008, 15:21:44 »
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« Reply #77 on: 06 June 2008, 15:24:39 »
Finally got hold of the man :)
£620 delivered with 80ltr cylinder tank :y

He did say that enough of us wanted the upright spare wheel tank, he would be able to get a bigger discount on them as it currently works out £100 dearer for that tank.
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« Reply #78 on: 06 June 2008, 15:26:56 »
Jason is going to make up a  "sump guard" to protect it and also help to keep the water off it. It should be ok there then. ::) :y  Thanks to you and the missus for a good evening we both had last night. Very much appricated. Top OFF,ERS.
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« Reply #79 on: 06 June 2008, 15:59:14 »
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Jason is going to make up a  "sump guard" to protect it and also help to keep the water off it. It should be ok there then. ::) :y  Thanks to you and the missus for a good evening we both had last night. Very much appricated. Top OFF,ERS.

No problem. It was nice to see you. :y

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« Reply #80 on: 06 June 2008, 21:45:33 »
80 miles and about 2 hours later it is done, calibrated  :y

total deflection is less than 5%, no hesitancy just can't tell the difference and its quieter than if it was on petrol!!!

Sump guard is being made tomorrow, i was being a little over zealous with the bumps and it bottomed out, i am sure that with proper protection it wouldn't happen again

i am glad it is finished but i have to say it was easier this time round, however it has to be said......and witnessed by other members of the forum reading wiring diagrams is not my strongest point!!!!!

Thanks to everyone who helped out with this little project  :y
  
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« Reply #81 on: 06 June 2008, 23:45:38 »
i was talking to a mechanic mate a few days ago about lpg,and he reckons it dramatically reduces engine life,something to do with it not lubricating the upper cylinders. :-/
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« Reply #82 on: 07 June 2008, 01:59:27 »
Then why are so many LPG cars for sale with high mileage :-/
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« Reply #83 on: 07 June 2008, 02:02:53 »
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i was talking to a mechanic mate a few days ago about lpg,and he reckons it dramatically reduces engine life,something to do with it not lubricating the upper cylinders. :-/

Some engines have problems with valve seat recession so you need Flashlube. AFAIK, that doesn't apply to any engines used on the Omega. No offence meant to your mate but I think mechanics probably have a long list of excuses for not touching LPG cars. Most of these are fiction or exaggerated.

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« Reply #84 on: 07 June 2008, 10:36:20 »
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i was talking to a mechanic mate a few days ago about lpg,and he reckons it dramatically reduces engine life,something to do with it not lubricating the upper cylinders. :-/

I'm on 185,000 miles.
 
It was converted over 5 years ago!
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« Reply #85 on: 08 June 2008, 00:09:39 »
Great news jay that you have got it finally sorted and calibrated, i have made the desicion that when i get back from my holiday i wil be ordering an lpg kit. just got to make a desicion on which type of tank to fit.  Hope the offer of help still stands .Well done again.
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« Reply #86 on: 08 June 2008, 00:16:52 »
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i was talking to a mechanic mate a few days ago about lpg,and he reckons it dramatically reduces engine life,something to do with it not lubricating the upper cylinders. :-/

I'm on 185,000 miles.
 
It was converted over 5 years ago!
my mind is now at rest,and i will intend to have lpg on my next car.thanks.-sorry for thread hi-jack. :y
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« Reply #87 on: 08 June 2008, 20:13:34 »
got the skid shield fitted today, it's not pretty currently but i didn't get a great deal of time on which to do it this weekend and it was a priority.

Basically i has situated the screw for the jubilee clip at the lowest point, this was what hit the bump, so i have moved that round as well,

Gary if you need a hand you know where i am mate  :y Dazzler same for you buddy :y
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« Reply #88 on: 08 June 2008, 20:24:56 »
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got the skid shield fitted today, it's not pretty currently but i didn't get a great deal of time on which to do it this weekend and it was a priority.

Basically i has situated the screw for the jubilee clip at the lowest point, this was what hit the bump, so i have moved that round as well,

Gary if you need a hand you know where i am mate  :y Dazzler same for you buddy :y
But only till the end of June :(
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« Reply #89 on: 09 June 2008, 06:19:45 »
Hellow all 8-)
Hey all does any one knows where Outside Temprature Sensor Location in my car?
Because when i drive through some water it gets wet and gives Low Temprature Readings until it dry again,
i want to check it and replace it or isolate if possible,
can any one help me?  >:(
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