As promised, some LPG pictures

[Kevin Wood]

I placed my nozzles higher up the trumpet, like some of the older ideas. Will this be ok or is the way you have done it the way to go

That's pretty much how we did JamesV6CDXs first manifold - and that worked nicely.

Oh, and I see you've ended up securing the tank to the chassis rail... Did you put anything inside or just use the spreader plates? (which I assume were supplied?) I don't see any real need to pack the chassis rail as long as you don't tighten it like a gorilla!!!

I didn't put spacers inside in the end. I meant to, and it's essential for anything that's tight like a towbar mounting, but given that the boot floor is not totally flat and we're mounting it through carpet you can't tighten the mountings much before the tank frame is in danger of getting distorted so I didn't feel it was required. Nylock nuts are essential though, due to the low tightening torque.

These and the plates didn't come in my kit but Jay W expressed surprise that they didn't. Got the plates at B&Q in the end.

How long would you say it would take to fit on your own

It's hard to say. 3 of us have done one in a weekend. With a ramp available it might save some time, but then again, it might prevent people working under and above in parallel.

I'd say you'd need 4 or 5 days to do it single handed but it's difficult to say.

Kevin


Kevin

[VX1]

Kevin I like the way you have put the filler neck and attached it to the towbar, I didn't think that was an Ideal place to put as gravity goes.

Paul

[Dazzler]

Kevin I like the way you have put the filler neck and attached it to the towbar, I didn't think that was an Ideal place to put as gravity goes.

Paul

Mines similar, its behind the flap where the towing eye is fitted

No problem according to Jeremy and co

[cem_devecioglu]

Excellent Job..Archieved all  

[Track-day Bob]

Hi, new to the forum, so be gentle with me...

Just had my 2002 Estate 3.2 Elite fitted with LPG, but they have mounted the filler under the rear bumper, making it virtually impossible to get to!  

I note the picture of the filler mounted on the tow bar but has anyone got pictures of an estate car filler mounted in the rear bumper or some other sensible place?

[Kevin Wood]

Hi, new to the forum, so be gentle with me...

Just had my 2002 Estate 3.2 Elite fitted with LPG, but they have mounted the filler under the rear bumper, making it virtually impossible to get to!  

I note the picture of the filler mounted on the tow bar but has anyone got pictures of an estate car filler mounted in the rear bumper or some other sensible place?

We looked at doing that on an Estate and unfortunately there isn't enough space behind the bumper anywhere. I think the only other option is through a steel body panel (which can be done very neatly with the correct tool).

.. and it's not critical what height the filler is. The filler seals to the pump nozzle and the liquid is dispensed at a great pressure so it can cope with a rise to the tank.

Kevin

[Track-day Bob]

The problem is space behind the side panels in the boot area..., on the right is the amplifier and on the left is the subwoofer speaker.

Do you know if there is enough space behind the rear light panels or maybe the side of the bumper?

[Lazydocker]

The problem is space behind the side panels in the boot area..., on the right is the amplifier and on the left is the subwoofer speaker.

Do you know if there is enough space behind the rear light panels or maybe the side of the bumper?

You can fit the filler in the side of the bumper without too much hassle. It looks quite neat but it is also quite low so if you have back problems it may be an issue.

I think the only other option is through a steel body panel (which can be done very neatly with the correct tool).

I've had mine fitted in the panel (although I've got a saloon) and it looks really neat. Must admit though... Seems very strange letting someone cut a big hole in your pride and joy!!!  

[Entwood]

On my saloon it looks like this ....





Don't know if the Estate has the same "cubby hole" by the lights cluster ??

Done this way so I can gas it up easily with the 'van hitched. Seen too many conversions - mainly disco's / rangies - with the towball mounted filler that folks have to park up, unhitch, drive to fill up, drive back, rehitch .....  to much aggro for me  ..

[Lazydocker]

On my saloon it looks like this ....





Don't know if the Estate has the same "cubby hole" by the lights cluster ??

Done this way so I can gas it up easily with the 'van hitched. Seen too many conversions - mainly disco's / rangies - with the towball mounted filler that folks have to park up, unhitch, drive to fill up, rehitch .....  to much aggro for me  ..

Mine's very similar, just central between the light cluster and the petrol flap. However, I'm going to have to modify the fuel flap central locking actuator as I had to undo it to get the filler in place... I think it'll go back ok in the end, just got to wait until I've finished messing about in that area before I do it!

[Track-day Bob]

Just to show you the problem..



Right had side enclosure with amp

Right rear light cubby hole

Left side speaker

Left side light cubby hole

[Lazydocker]

Hmm... Not entirely sure that would comply with the COP.  :-/ :-/ :-/

Best bet would be to go for the tow bar mount in your case!  

[Entwood]

That

a) looks horrible

b) would break your back filling up !!

[Track-day Bob]

I absolutely agree, it does look horrible and I guess it will break my back when I have to fill it for the first time.

Gas4Cars at Bletchley, Milton Keynes are the technical experts who came up with this sophisticated engineering solution.  I reckon they were just too lazy to find a better place!

I think the tow hook mount looks favourite, if not ideal.

[mkaminski100]

Kevin – excellent job. Professional job and professional guide. Is there a chance to stick it as a guide?
Do you mind Kev if I will also post it on polish forum? It's a great chance to see how it should be installed. I could bribe you with this http://www.myomega.ovh.org/podstrony/porady/landirenzoomegas/dysze_kolektor/dyszekolektor.htm