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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #30 - 14. Apr 2011 at 10:50 tunnie wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 10:30: I like it, the throw is a little long, but I like fact can rest my arm on the arm rest in most gears. There's an understatement!!!!!! And as for resting your arm... Both Hands should be on the wheel
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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #31 - 14. Apr 2011 at 11:38

Lazydocker wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 10:50:

tunnie wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 10:30:

I like it, the throw is a little long, but I like fact can rest my arm on the arm rest in most gears.

There's an understatement!!!!!!

And as for resting your arm... Both Hands should be on the wheel Wink

Seconded. I would be trying to take some of the travel out of the stick, and remove some of the sponginess, if I had a manual Omega.

Then again, I'm used to the Westfield and the MX-5 which both have short throw and very little slack in the gearchange. A manual omega feels like stirring porridge in comparison. Grin

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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #32 - 14. Apr 2011 at 12:15 I'm another who doesn't like the omega manual box, despite preferring manual cars...
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tunnie Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 22520 London, W3 Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD (LPG'd) & BMW R1200 GS	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #33 - 14. Apr 2011 at 13:50 maybe i'm just used to it now, I did prefer the much shorter shift in my old Mondeo. But i'd still have any manual over an auto!
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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #34 - 14. Apr 2011 at 16:25

TheBoy wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 19:50:

JamesV6CDX wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 19:48:

TheBoy wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 19:44:

...that he is trying to empty due to a leak. 15% full this morning, drive to work, check, 7% left. So went out at lunchtime, and after work gave it a very spirited ride home. When I get home, still running, although gauge needle hard against the endstop (marked 5%). Took it out for another blast for about 10m. Still running. Leave it idling on drive whilst I tech2 the MV6, and try to resolve a diagnostics problem with MV6. The Elite is still running.

Locked it up, gave up, walked in.

Where is the leak, TB?

In the tank...

Just noticed that mine is leaking again - professional installs eh ? Roll Eyes

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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #35 - 14. Apr 2011 at 16:36

Albs wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 16:25:

TheBoy wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 19:50:

JamesV6CDX wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 19:48:

TheBoy wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 19:44:

...that he is trying to empty due to a leak. 15% full this morning, drive to work, check, 7% left. So went out at lunchtime, and after work gave it a very spirited ride home. When I get home, still running, although gauge needle hard against the endstop (marked 5%). Took it out for another blast for about 10m. Still running. Leave it idling on drive whilst I tech2 the MV6, and try to resolve a diagnostics problem with MV6. The Elite is still running.

Locked it up, gave up, walked in.

Where is the leak, TB?

In the tank...

Just noticed that mine is leaking again - professional installs eh ? Roll Eyes

Tank end or engine bay?

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Albs Omega King Offline The upgrades are ongoing. Posts: 15083 North Essex Gender: Drives: 2000 2.5CD with LPG/Honda cbr600 FX	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #36 - 14. Apr 2011 at 16:39 Tank again. Wind the pipes in a bit tighter again I suppose ?
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #37 - 14. Apr 2011 at 16:43 Albs wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 16:39: Tank again. Wind the pipes in a bit tighter again I suppose ? I find it a little concerning that they keep working loose
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Albs Omega King Offline The upgrades are ongoing. Posts: 15083 North Essex Gender: Drives: 2000 2.5CD with LPG/Honda cbr600 FX	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #38 - 14. Apr 2011 at 16:57 Oh I dunno, its been almost a year since last time....... Might make sure no- one smokes in there for the next 9 days and then seek advice at the Essex meet ?
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #39 - 14. Apr 2011 at 17:44 Albs wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 16:57: Oh I dunno, its been almost a year since last time....... Might make sure no- one smokes in there for the next 9 days and then seek advice at the Essex meet ? Nip them up again
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Albs Omega King Offline The upgrades are ongoing. Posts: 15083 North Essex Gender: Drives: 2000 2.5CD with LPG/Honda cbr600 FX	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #40 - 14. Apr 2011 at 18:25 OK,will do.
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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #41 - 14. Apr 2011 at 20:28

I managed to run mine out at last. Going sideways between Silverstone and Wappenham Angry

Anyway, get it home, it kept switching back to petrol immediately on idle, so thats as empty as I could get it.

Undone the polyflex connection at the back, not even a hiss. Undone the valve from the tank (only in 3 turns Shocked

), only a tiny hiss (and I mean tiny). So the pickup can't be far out Grin

Cleaned up threads, PTFE and liquid sealent, on 4 turns (couldn't get 5 - managed 4.5, but had to wind back half a turn). Leaving to fully cure until tomorrow night or Sat morning.

Fingers crossed.

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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #42 - 14. Apr 2011 at 20:37 Hopefully that will sort it then
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #43 - 14. Apr 2011 at 20:47 Lazydocker wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 20:37: Hopefully that will sort it then Pop 5l in, bring home, then check for smell?
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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #44 - 14. Apr 2011 at 21:02

TheBoy wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 20:47:

Lazydocker wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 20:37:

Hopefully that will sort it then Thumbs Up!

Pop 5l in, bring home, then check for smell?

Hmm... Tricky one that. Id didn't start leaking until it was full before Undecided

But I'd be wanting to start with less than a full tank this time Roll Eyes

When you do fill it, keep an eye on the pump in case the shut off doesn't cut in like before Wink

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