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Mar 20th, 2011, 18:37 | #1 |
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is it worth stripping to reuse
just seen a v70 auto 7 seater today as a mot failure which i dont think worth repairing but was thinking would it be worth stripping to get the lpg setup as there seem to be more out the without lpg and petrol just keeps going up i belive there around 1200 to have it fitted can the experts on hear advise type off kit and if it can be done the guy has no paper work on the type off lpg kit and wants just about scrap valve. will it fit any v70 and and could it be suitable for an 850. my current 850 clutch is hagging on by a thread so could some my 850 patch it up mean time or has any any idea aprox cost to fix looks like alot off bulbs
here what it failed onNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.2b) Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.2b) Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2d) Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2d) Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2d) Front Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2d) Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2d) Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3) Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3) Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) Middle box Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a) Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1f) Rear Brake disc(s) in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1h) Advisory Notice issued Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Power steering pump noisy Service light on dash Rear wiper blade split Rear washer inop Oil leak Front brake discs worn O/s/f play in steering arm N/s/f play in steering arm |
Mar 20th, 2011, 19:33 | #2 | |
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The advisories aren't too bad either - except the oil leak - that depends on where it's from. Could be something cheap and simple, at worst the rear main crank seal - which will cost £15 plus around 8 hours labour! Depends on the general state of the car as to whether it's worth doing. If you're not sure about the LPG then you need expert help - try contacting classicswede on here for starters. He might be able to help indentify the system you've got, then take it from there. Cheers Jack |
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Mar 21st, 2011, 00:24 | #3 |
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thanks capt jack
general condition ok short term how ever it not one to keep for a few years but the big but is can the lpg kit easly be re used im sure the guy said it was bought from autogas any else shine any light. |
Mar 21st, 2011, 18:45 | #4 |
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The system is an old technolodgy mixer system.
If you are wanting to fit the system to a 850/v70 then I'd say don't use it. You could salvage the tank from the car to use again. As to the front end parts they would be ideal for someone with a much older car like a 240 or early 740 or even a classic range rover. If money is realy tight then the whole system could be fitted but I'd only realy put it on car that is near end of life. |
Mar 21st, 2011, 20:30 | #5 |
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thanks swede have been waiting for expert veiw .
Although not quite sure what your saying . are you saying its not quite worth striping it off the v70it on and could be scraped to refit it to another v70 /850 as the v70 its on the kit to old ? At the moment it wouldent be anything newer that a 2000 model. moneys is to tight to mention says simple red hardly worth buying the car just to get the tank looks like ill need to keep looking it was just an idea thanks again |
Mar 21st, 2011, 23:06 | #6 |
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That all depends on how much you pay for it.
The problem with the system in not the age but is realy te wrong type for the car. It will kind of work but at some point will backfire and most likely have running issues. If your own car only has a couple of years left in it and your not worried about engine lights coming on and the odd backfire then it would do the trick of saving a few quid on running costs. If your car is a keeper then you do realy need to find a good quality multi point system to do on it. |
Mar 22nd, 2011, 00:19 | #7 |
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i recon could get the car for just over scrap value sell a couple other bits and peices from and have a free kit however soulds like it might not be worth the effort would be hoping to put it on a car to keep for 3-5 years dont fancy back fires for that long .
your expert opinion is appreciated Last edited by k1cul; Mar 22nd, 2011 at 00:22. |
May 19th, 2014, 11:11 | #8 |
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hi,
did you strip out the lpg system,i'm interested because thats exactly what i am going to do on friday ,just wondering if you have any tips thanks |
May 21st, 2014, 20:27 | #9 |
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hi,
wonder if you give me a few pointers to what is involved in removing an lpg system? i am doing this on friday from a v 70 to use in my 850 its a Zavollii sytem...any safety things i should be careful of and carrying the tank in the rear of my car fro the journey home Thanks in advance ernie |
May 21st, 2014, 20:47 | #10 |
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First thing to do is to is close the manual shut off valve(s) on the tank. Crack open the fill and outlet pipes so that gas starts to come out. If the gas does not stop after a couple of mins then you could have a problem a faulty shut off valve on the tank. Its rare for them to give issues but it does happen from time to time.
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