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Tools required for LPG fitting
16. Nov 2009 at 11:01

What kind of tools will i need if i was to fit LPG DIY? As a few members will comment, my selection of tools in the garage is a bit limited, and not exactly errr 'organised' Roll Eyes

I have the Halfords 150 peice set, which serves me very well. Usual range of screwdrivers, plyers and so on, but wondering what else i would need?

I don't really have a decent drill (but loads of cheap drill sets) is it worth investing in a battery or electric one?

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Re: Tools required for LPG fitting
Reply #1 - 16. Nov 2009 at 11:25

hole cutters, i have 70odd mm one for the filler and smaller one(cant remember the size) for plastic inserts for fuel line through metal work. Your welcome to borrow.

Tap and die set for injector nozels. Drills. Oh, a long extension for the drill. Need long reach through a small opening to fix fuel lines to chassis behind donut bush area.

One of those lie on your back trolly things and a flat smooth drive to work on his handy. Safety glasses of some sort, you WILL get crap in your eye while your under there. Jack and stands. Lap top. I have a box of bits left over you can have he you need.

Feel free to pop round if you want a look at mine..... And pinch tools.

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Re: Tools required for LPG fitting
Reply #2 - 16. Nov 2009 at 11:39

chrisgixer wrote on 16. Nov 2009 at 11:25:

hole cutters, i have 70odd mm one for the filler and smaller one(cant remember the size) for plastic inserts for fuel line through metal work. Your welcome to borrow.

Tap and die set for injector nozels. Drills. Oh, a long extension for the drill. Need long reach through a small opening to fix fuel lines to chassis behind donut bush area.

One of those lie on your back trolly things and a flat smooth drive to work on his handy. Safety glasses of some sort, you WILL get crap in your eye while your under there. Jack and stands. Lap top. I have a box of bits left over you can have he you need.

Feel free to pop round if you want a look at mine..... And pinch tools.

Cheers for that Thumbs Up!

Might very well do that in the comming weeks, as i am still thinking donut tank is the best option for me.

Be interesting see it in the flesh Thumbs Up!

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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: Tools required for LPG fitting Reply #3 - 16. Nov 2009 at 12:26 ps. You will notice i havent mentioned any electrical tools. I find a Kevin Wood or similar is very good for that side of things. Thanks God for Kevin Wood. Cutting into the wiring loom by the ecu...... didnt fancy that much.
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Re: Tools required for LPG fitting
Reply #4 - 16. Nov 2009 at 12:35

chrisgixer wrote on 16. Nov 2009 at 12:26:

ps. You will notice i havent mentioned any electrical tools. I find a Kevin Wood or similar is very good for that side of things. Thanks God for Kevin Wood. Cutting into the wiring loom by the ecu...... didnt fancy that much.

Get yourself a cheap soldering iron and some bits of wire and start practicing, easy when you've had a go!

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Re: Tools required for LPG fitting
Reply #5 - 16. Nov 2009 at 12:39

chrisgixer wrote on 16. Nov 2009 at 12:26:

ps. You will notice i havent mentioned any electrical tools. I find a Kevin Wood or similar is very good for that side of things. Thanks God for Kevin Wood. Cutting into the wiring loom by the ecu...... didnt fancy that much.

Neither do I, i think i have a spare James for all that kinda work Roll Eyes

- With a gas powered soldering iron on standby up the road Grin

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Re: Tools required for LPG fitting
Reply #6 - 16. Nov 2009 at 13:15

VXL V6 wrote on 16. Nov 2009 at 12:35:

chrisgixer wrote on 16. Nov 2009 at 12:26:

ps. You will notice i havent mentioned any electrical tools. I find a Kevin Wood or similar is very good for that side of things. Thanks God for Kevin Wood. Cutting into the wiring loom by the ecu...... didnt fancy that much.

Get yourself a cheap soldering iron and some bits of wire and start practicing, easy when you've had a go!

Your totally right. Santa's coming. I was trying to think of a little job or project to start on. Hacking the ecu plug about is no place for a first attempt.

Any recommendations for a soldering iron. They come in differant sizes do they? Or summat?

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Re: Tools required for LPG fitting
Reply #7 - 16. Nov 2009 at 14:15

chrisgixer wrote on 16. Nov 2009 at 13:15:

VXL V6 wrote on 16. Nov 2009 at 12:35:

chrisgixer wrote on 16. Nov 2009 at 12:26:

ps. You will notice i havent mentioned any electrical tools. I find a Kevin Wood or similar is very good for that side of things. Thanks God for Kevin Wood. Cutting into the wiring loom by the ecu...... didnt fancy that much.

Get yourself a cheap soldering iron and some bits of wire and start practicing, easy when you've had a go!

Your totally right. Santa's coming. I was trying to think of a little job or project to start on. Hacking the ecu plug about is no place for a first attempt.

Any recommendations for a soldering iron. They come in differant sizes do they? Or summat?

I always found wires a pain, i was impressed with TB's gas powered portable one

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Kevin Wood Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Posts: 20377 Alton, Hampshire Gender: Drives: 3.2 MV6 (LPG), Westfield	Re: Tools required for LPG fitting Reply #8 - 16. Nov 2009 at 14:30 Gas irons are OK in an emergency but that's all. I would trawl Ebay for a 2nd hand Weller station, TBH. Kevin
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