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by FlipT
10 Mar 2008, 19:38
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: My LPG isnt working =(
Replies: 9
Views: 1661

Thanks Emma,
heres a pic of what i believeto be the controller thingy...
[img:300:400]http://i3.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/e0/98/7430_1.JPG[/img]

When the brass screw is twisted fully clockwise.... no gas, when anywhere else... gas! Thats about all i know about it really. =S
by FlipT
08 Mar 2008, 23:47
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Lost keys - what to do next?
Replies: 16
Views: 2862

Not sure what use it is, or if anyones bought anything from them, but after searching everywhere for a full lockset (one key) i came accross this site in germany doing full sets for 155 euros....
Bulliklinik Sacka shop
by FlipT
04 Mar 2008, 21:34
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: My LPG isnt working =(
Replies: 9
Views: 1661

Ooh, one more thing, my lpg switch has four lights - of which three light up in sequence with ignition, however the fourth takes another 20 odd seconds to light up... is this bad?
by FlipT
04 Mar 2008, 21:32
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: My LPG isnt working =(
Replies: 9
Views: 1661

Hey, thanks all, would make the trip, but lack of funds and the distance limits me somewhat =( My engine bay looks like... [img:400:300]http://i19.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/de/17/2fb0_1.JPG[/img] I have found a valve on the back right of the engine bay on a fuel line (the blue bit) but instead of a tap t...
by FlipT
26 Feb 2008, 22:55
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: My LPG isnt working =(
Replies: 9
Views: 1661

Hi steve, cheers for the reply,
but pardon my inexperience with lpg systems - what is this petrol solenoid you speak of, and where do i find it?
by FlipT
26 Feb 2008, 18:59
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: My LPG isnt working =(
Replies: 9
Views: 1661

My LPG isnt working =(

Heres my latest problem... Ive got a three click switch for my lpg system (Petrol/No Fuel/Gas) which was working when i bought the van. However with it now having been to two garages to get an mot, the van will not work on gas??? The way i had been told to run the system was switch from petrol to no...
by FlipT
03 Feb 2008, 21:04
Forum: Campers
Topic: Caravan heater any good in Camper?????
Replies: 10
Views: 1383

Does a caravan not have wheels also? :P
by FlipT
31 Jan 2008, 20:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown Head Gasket, what can i do???
Replies: 21
Views: 3748

thanks lee, most helpful!
by FlipT
31 Jan 2008, 20:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown Head Gasket, what can i do???
Replies: 21
Views: 3748

It has the whole of 8 days remaining on the mot. Doh! But at least theres a whole 4 weeks of tax left so i spose that gives me time to get rid!
by FlipT
31 Jan 2008, 19:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown Head Gasket, what can i do???
Replies: 21
Views: 3748

True, but then it was sold as seen, and i didnt know what i was looking at anyway - sounded ok and drove ok....for 180 miles.... then the rac got a call! Silly me!!! The head gasket i can put down to experience on the grounds i should have been checking the fluid, however that doesnt excuse the majo...
by FlipT
31 Jan 2008, 16:26
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: Can a system be swapped from one van to another?
Replies: 4
Views: 1375

Done!

At the mo its just a theoretical question as i havent actually got a van i want to swap it on to, just wondering whether its worth stripping the lpg system off my current van.

Regards

Phill

P.S am in Cardiff
by FlipT
31 Jan 2008, 14:29
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: Can a system be swapped from one van to another?
Replies: 4
Views: 1375

Can a system be swapped from one van to another?

Basically, my T25 has just blown its engine, and needs about £800 of welding (im told) so ive decided that the best option is to give up and start again! Thing is, there is a well serviced gas system on the current van Is it possible to get the system converted straight over to a new van? (by a spec...
by FlipT
31 Jan 2008, 09:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown Head Gasket, what can i do???
Replies: 21
Views: 3748

All doom and gloom! Just drove the van back from the garage (seemed fine to me?!), and they tell me theres no point replacing the head cus its completely blown =( To quote them; "Requires Engine u/s Extensive welding Brake hoses/pipes? Anti roll bar linkarms etc. unecenomical to repair" Se...
by FlipT
30 Jan 2008, 19:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown Head Gasket, what can i do???
Replies: 21
Views: 3748

Thanks for the replies! Yes i should have checked the fluid levels a little more frequently however having been on a train for 7 hours to go and pick it up, i was in far from a sane state of mind anyway, that plus i stoopidly assumed the warning lights may have gone all disco on me and alerted me to...
by FlipT
29 Jan 2008, 23:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown Head Gasket, what can i do???
Replies: 21
Views: 3748

Oh Sorry! =P 1984 1.9 petrol Was a recon engine from europarts just over a year ago. Im in Cardiff, and to be fair it is with Cardiff Classic VW at the mo rather than main dealer but still, £1600 is alot to in effect heal the wounds of a blown head gasket?! (if only id checked the coolant levels a l...