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Title: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 21:10:58
Are we 100% sure that when these are fitted in a saloon spare wheel well on the passenger side, it does block access to the light cluster?
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Marie on 31 May 2008, 21:14:16
yes i would have thought so tunnie. but this is dependent on the size of tank you put in too. my tank is the same size as my spare ( i have a full size spare)  

try gettin to the cluster when the spare is in its place. to see how much room you have.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: sassanach on 31 May 2008, 21:15:32
sort off,you CAN work around it
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 21:16:43
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yes i would have thought so tunnie. but this is dependent on the size of tank you put in too. my tank is the same size as my spare ( i have a full size spare)  

try gettin to the cluster when the spare is in its place. to see how much room you have.

Reason i ask is i have had my saloon for 3 years now, and i have never touched the light clusters at the back, no bulbs have gone in 3 years!

Only bulb to go so far is a drivers main one.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 31 May 2008, 21:18:50
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yes i would have thought so tunnie. but this is dependent on the size of tank you put in too. my tank is the same size as my spare ( i have a full size spare)  

try gettin to the cluster when the spare is in its place. to see how much room you have.

Reason i ask is i have had my saloon for 3 years now, and i have never touched the light clusters at the back, no bulbs have gone in 3 years!

Only bulb to go so far is a drivers main one.

Any feasability in changing them for LED light bulbs before setting the tank in place ? ---- that should minimise the chances of a failure and the need to get back in there.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 21:19:48
LPG was 69p a litre at the local BP today, petrol was £1,19.

Even with my super low millage i could get it back in a year.

I spend about £130 a month on fuel (2 tanks)

So that works out at £1,560 a year in fuel.

£700 for the DIY kit?

Less than 12 months use and its paid for itself
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Marie on 31 May 2008, 21:19:53
well if your going to fitt a tank why not as a precautionary measure replace all the bulbs in that cluster its not as if they cost the earth and keep the ones you take out as spares.

just an idea but thats what i would do!

edit: i have lost my touch Need to type faster!
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 21:22:30
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well if your going to fitt a tank why not as a precautionary measure replace all the bulbs in that cluster its not as if they cost the earth and keep the ones you take out as spares.

just an idea but thats what i would do!

edit: i have lost my touch Need to type faster!

Was thinking that, I have not replaced any in 3 years! so if they all do me another 3 years would be fine.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: sassanach on 31 May 2008, 21:24:38
with the tank in place its easier to remove the light cluster complete,however you only have to loosen the strap holding the tank down and tilt it to one side to gain access.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 21:26:33
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with the tank in place its easier to remove the light cluster complete,however you only have to loosen the strap holding the tank down and tilt it to one side to gain access.

Cheers for that.

Its all markey marks fault, he got me thinking i would only do it to an estate... but that got me thinking about doughnut tanks again.

As i don't want to loose boot space or give up my sub!  :D
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Marie on 31 May 2008, 21:33:04
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with the tank in place its easier to remove the light cluster complete,however you only have to loosen the strap holding the tank down and tilt it to one side to gain access.

Cheers for that.

Its all markey marks fault, he got me thinking i would only do it to an estate... but that got me thinking about doughnut tanks again.

As i don't want to loose boot space or give up my sub!  :D

the doughnut tanks that stand on there side from what i have heard can be quite a pain in the arse to set up. thats what jeremy told me when i brought my kit. but hey that could just be his opinion :-/
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 31 May 2008, 21:33:33
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well if your going to fitt a tank why not as a precautionary measure replace all the bulbs in that cluster its not as if they cost the earth and keep the ones you take out as spares.

just an idea but thats what i would do!

edit: i have lost my touch Need to type faster!


You just KNOW if one bulb goes, the others will follow shortly !
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 21:34:40
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with the tank in place its easier to remove the light cluster complete,however you only have to loosen the strap holding the tank down and tilt it to one side to gain access.

Cheers for that.

Its all markey marks fault, he got me thinking i would only do it to an estate... but that got me thinking about doughnut tanks again.

As i don't want to loose boot space or give up my sub!  :D

the doughnut tanks that stand on there side from what i have heard can be quite a pain in the arse to set up. thats what jeremy told me when i brought my kit. but hey that could just be his opinion :-/

Setup in terms of mouting? or cause all the gas stays at the bottom? lol
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Marie on 31 May 2008, 21:36:22
set up i think he said cos yu have to get them to sit perfect or you get snags
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 21:41:41
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set up i think he said cos yu have to get them to sit perfect or you get snags

 :'( :(
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Andy B on 31 May 2008, 21:44:01
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You just KNOW if one bulb goes, the others will follow shortly !

I had BOTH single filament tail lamps go on my car last week end. They must've both blown together as I only had the warning message once.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Lazydocker on 31 May 2008, 21:45:09
They are also much more pricey!!!! I wasn't sure on the mounting of a vertical torroidal as I was under the impression they had to be attached to a metal frame.  :-? :-? :-/ :-/ :question :question

Nice to see you around again Marie... I hope things are settling down for you!  :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 21:50:46
whats the eBay kit people here have used? might be worth dropping the guy who sells them and find out a price, see how much more it is.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Martin_1962 on 31 May 2008, 21:55:16
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LPG was 69p a litre at the local BP today, petrol was £1,19.

Even with my super low millage i could get it back in a year.

I spend about £130 a month on fuel (2 tanks)

So that works out at £1,560 a year in fuel.

£700 for the DIY kit?

Less than 12 months use and its paid for itself

I filled up at 48p a litre today :y
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 31 May 2008, 21:55:22
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whats the eBay kit people here have used? might be worth dropping the guy who sells them and find out a price, see how much more it is.


There's the number of the guy in the Who Knows GNU thread -- will have a peek --if no-one beats me to it .......
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Martin_1962 on 31 May 2008, 21:56:05
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with the tank in place its easier to remove the light cluster complete,however you only have to loosen the strap holding the tank down and tilt it to one side to gain access.

Cheers for that.

Its all markey marks fault, he got me thinking i would only do it to an estate... but that got me thinking about doughnut tanks again.

As i don't want to loose boot space or give up my sub!  :D


Do you carry TB4 around then ;D
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Lazydocker on 31 May 2008, 21:59:17
Look at this listing... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTOGAS-AC-6-CYLINDER-LPG-INJECTION-GAS-CONVERSION-KIT_W0Q...

I know it's ended and has the wrong number of cylinders but he's the guy... Don't forget to mention OOF!!!  :y :y
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 22:03:53
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Look at this listing... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTOGAS-AC-6-CYLINDER-LPG-INJECTION-GAS-CONVERSION-KIT_W0Q...

I know it's ended and has the wrong number of cylinders but he's the guy... Don't forget to mention OOF!!!  :y :y

Incomplete link?

Says timing out....
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 31 May 2008, 22:03:55
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whats the eBay kit people here have used? might be worth dropping the guy who sells them and find out a price, see how much more it is.

Speak to Jeremy on 07830302988. Thats the guy who sells on eBay
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 22:05:16
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whats the eBay kit people here have used? might be worth dropping the guy who sells them and find out a price, see how much more it is.

Speak to Jeremy on 07830302988. Thats the guy who sells on eBay

Cheers  :y
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 31 May 2008, 22:05:43
This is the guy -- nothing listed for sale at the mo tho:

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/u-fit-lpg
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Lazydocker on 31 May 2008, 22:07:36
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Look at this listing... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTOGAS-AC-6-CYLINDER-LPG-INJECTION-GAS-CONVERSION-KIT_W0Q...

I know it's ended and has the wrong number of cylinders but he's the guy... Don't forget to mention OOF!!!  :y :y

Incomplete link?

Says timing out....
:-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ Note to self.... Check links before trying to be helpful!!  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 31 May 2008, 22:09:06
Can't be at fault for trying to be helpful Lazydocker  :y
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 22:23:27
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This is the guy -- nothing listed for sale at the mo tho:

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/u-fit-lpg

E-mailed  :y
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 May 2008, 22:30:26
Remember to mention OOF.

Kevin
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Marie on 31 May 2008, 22:36:15
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Remember to mention OOF.

Kevin

do you get discount if you do?
 i dunno if i got any ???

worked out at £620
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 31 May 2008, 22:37:47
was that for front and back end ( tank etc as well ) ?
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 22:38:48
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Remember to mention OOF.

Kevin

I did  :y

If Maries was £620, 4pot kits must be cheaper.

I would pay £80 extra for Dougnut tank....
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 May 2008, 22:39:34
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Remember to mention OOF.

Kevin

do you get discount if you do?
 i dunno if i got any ???

worked out at £620

No but it was talked about in the past and, as there seems to be plenty of interest, it might be worth paving the way...

Kevin
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 31 May 2008, 22:41:15
By my reckoning he has sold a fair few to OOF members -- and a few more in the pipeline.  Might be an idea to sign him up to the forum -- an expert on tap, so to speak.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Marie on 31 May 2008, 22:42:13
That was for the full kit.

4 pots are cheeper the back end kit was £235 and its for the largest tank you ca fit in your motor well thats what he told me. i could only fit a 50ltr tank in but it does 240 miles. so i ant complaining.



Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Marie on 31 May 2008, 22:44:15
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By my reckoning he has sold a fair few to OOF members -- and a few more in the pipeline.  Might be an idea to sign him up to the forum -- an expert on tap, so to speak.

He is a very busy man and i dont think he has ample time to answer his emails let alone check the forum each week let alone daily.

sorry but i have been awaiting for soem paperwork off him since i brought the kit off him way back and it stll not arrived! >:( and thatseven after several phone calls
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 22:45:33
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That was for the full kit.

4 pots are cheeper the back end kit was £235 and its for the largest tank you ca fit in your motor well thats what he told me. i could only fit a 50ltr tank in but it does 240 miles. so i ant complaining.





Did you have a standard tank or doughnut?

Cause you can fit 100L standard tanks in the Omega.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 31 May 2008, 22:46:43
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By my reckoning he has sold a fair few to OOF members -- and a few more in the pipeline.  Might be an idea to sign him up to the forum -- an expert on tap, so to speak.

He is a very busy man and i dont think he has ample time to answer his emails let alone check the forum each week let alone daily.

sorry but i have been awaiting for soem paperwork off him since i brought the kit off him way back and it stll not arrived! >:( and thatseven after several phone calls

I know the feeling ---- my orders are backing up here ... but, hey .... a break with good people is worth the backlog  ;)
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Marie on 31 May 2008, 22:47:12
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That was for the full kit.

4 pots are cheeper the back end kit was £235 and its for the largest tank you ca fit in your motor well thats what he told me. i could only fit a 50ltr tank in but it does 240 miles. so i ant complaining.

doughnut its in my spare wheel well! i couldnt afford the lost of spare in my estate



Did you have a standard tank or doughnut?

Cause you can fit 100L standard tanks in the Omega.


doughnut its in my spare wheel well! i couldnt afford the lost of spare in my estate
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 22:49:50
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That was for the full kit.

4 pots are cheeper the back end kit was £235 and its for the largest tank you ca fit in your motor well thats what he told me. i could only fit a 50ltr tank in but it does 240 miles. so i ant complaining.

doughnut its in my spare wheel well! i couldnt afford the lost of spare in my estate



Did you have a standard tank or doughnut?

Cause you can fit 100L standard tanks in the Omega.


doughnut its in my spare wheel well! i couldnt afford the lost of spare in my estate

I can't afford the loss of my boot, can't fit snowboards in!

I also like my sub, give the sounds a bit more of a kick.

£620 sounds a bloody bargin!! i could recoup that in 5 months!
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Marie on 31 May 2008, 22:52:04
i only need four injectors though so yours might be a bit dearer. see what jeremy says.

but from what i hear he is uncontactable at the moment. in other words hes not pickin his mobile up or returnin his calls.
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Nickbat on 31 May 2008, 22:55:35
Tunnie, this link gives you an idea of the current commercial rates and you'll see that an extra £100 is applicable for a vertical doughnut tank.

http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/lpgprices.html

Nick
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: tunnie on 31 May 2008, 22:57:20
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Tunnie, this link gives you an idea of the current commercial rates and you'll see that an extra £100 is applicable for a vertical doughnut tank.

http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/lpgprices.html

Nick

Cheers.

They seam expensive compared to what Marie paid
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Nickbat on 31 May 2008, 22:58:51
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Tunnie, this link gives you an idea of the current commercial rates and you'll see that an extra £100 is applicable for a vertical doughnut tank.

http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/lpgprices.html

Nick

Cheers.

They seam expensive compared to what Marie paid


Agreed, Tunnie. It pays to shop around.  :y
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Jay w on 31 May 2008, 23:42:19
for my 80 Litre cylinder tank and complete front end kit i paid £630.

As far as i was concerned this was a complete bargain.

Bit surprised Jeremy isn't picking up calls, normally he is quite good
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Dazzler on 01 June 2008, 00:57:26
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for my 80 Litre cylinder tank and complete front end kit i paid £630.

As far as i was concerned this was a complete bargain.

Bit surprised Jeremy isn't picking up calls, normally he is quite good
I must admit i have rung him, no answer and voice mail box full. I also E-Mailed him and have had a reply :(
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 June 2008, 10:23:36
Tinley Tech are very good, and offer full telephone support... But they are much more pricey than Jeremy!!  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 01 June 2008, 10:29:09
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for my 80 Litre cylinder tank and complete front end kit i paid £630.

As far as i was concerned this was a complete bargain.

Bit surprised Jeremy isn't picking up calls, normally he is quite good
I must admit i have rung him, no answer and voice mail box full. I also E-Mailed him and have had a reply :(

Hopefully it's just a case that he has just taken a holiday and will spring back all refreshed in a short while !
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: Jay w on 01 June 2008, 10:48:41
i was speaking to Jeremy on Thursday, i can only presume something unexpected has happened that has taken priority.

i need to speak to him as well as i need some tech advice


Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: HolyCount on 01 June 2008, 11:54:57
Just tried an email -- got bounced right back as permanently undeliverable  :(
Title: Re: LPG Doughnut Tank
Post by: FRE07962128 on 01 June 2008, 15:15:06
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with the tank in place its easier to remove the light cluster complete,however you only have to loosen the strap holding the tank down and tilt it to one side to gain access.


That's what I had to do yesterday to replace a bulb, so I am pleased to hear you can move those gas tanks once installed! :y