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Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« on: 08 July 2008, 12:15:24 »
The emergency boot release on a facelift saloon :



Those who have a large LPG tank in the boot will have realised that there is no access to this release.





This is my solution ......

I purchased a puppy training lead, some large D-rings and some "sticky pads" - these will be replaced by self tappers once I'm totaly happy with the positions of the D-rings - total cost about £10



The puppy lead extended looks like this



I cut off the nylon strap to leave the attachment loop



This was fed through 2 D-rings and attached to the release handle



The D-rings are in temporary positions - the one by the rubber I'm still not quite happy with as the cord is just rubbing on the seal







The lead is "sticky pad" stuck to the tank



And is easily operated



I now know that should the motor fail, or I lose electrics to the boot, I can still gain access.

HTH  :)



« Last Edit: 08 July 2008, 12:26:49 by entwood »
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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #1 on: 08 July 2008, 12:18:08 »
when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release  ;)
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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #2 on: 08 July 2008, 12:42:03 »
I think that without the Bose shelf I might be OK but it's a nice solution. :y

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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #3 on: 08 July 2008, 14:03:31 »
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when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release  ;)

Ahh but you are "tunnie" .... 8 ft arms, 17 fingers, contra-rotating joints ... or so we are led to believe ...  :)

Mere KOS mortal like me .. didn't have a chance of reaching it !!

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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #4 on: 08 July 2008, 14:30:14 »
Good solution... :y
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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #5 on: 08 July 2008, 14:47:41 »
very good idea. :y :y
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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #6 on: 08 July 2008, 15:25:36 »
i'm sure i have space above my 80l tank aswell to get to it...
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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #7 on: 08 July 2008, 15:34:34 »
Hi Nigel,
Who's a clever little boy, then?
Nice job, especially if you can improve the route over the bootlid seal. Is there a small pulley that could replace that particular D-ring to give sufficient clearance?
Hope you and Chris are both well.
Bill.
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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #8 on: 08 July 2008, 17:08:35 »
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when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release  ;)
So are you the gent who i come and bought the car from with the engine in bits :)
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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #9 on: 08 July 2008, 17:33:36 »
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Hi Nigel,
Who's a clever little boy, then?
Nice job, especially if you can improve the route over the bootlid seal. Is there a small pulley that could replace that particular D-ring to give sufficient clearance?
Hope you and Chris are both well.
Bill.

Thanks Bill, I have an idea ... needs a visit to my local hardware shop  ..  :)

We're both good ... hope the same applies to you and Margaret ... Hope you enjoy Bibury .. must be getting close now .. :y :y
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Re: Facelift LPG - Emergency Boot Release
« Reply #10 on: 08 July 2008, 17:35:37 »
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when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release  ;)

Ah yes -- but you have gadget hands !!!!!
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« Reply #11 on: 08 July 2008, 17:36:55 »
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when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release  ;)
So are you the gent who i come and bought the car from with the engine in bits :)


That 'e be !!
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