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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #45 - 14. Apr 2011 at 21:06

Lazydocker wrote on 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

Tempted to put just a little in, check, then perhaps half fill it, check again, then fill to 70% on gauage, check, then let it run out again, and fill to full or 65l, and adjust tank as reqd

Sound like a superplan?

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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #46 - 14. Apr 2011 at 21:26

TheBoy wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 21:06:

Lazydocker wrote on 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

Tempted to put just a little in, check, then perhaps half fill it, check again, then fill to 70% on gauage, check, then let it run out again, and fill to full or 65l, and adjust tank as reqd

Sound like a superplan?

Sounds like the best plan you can really use Wink

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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: TheBoy's magic fuel tank... Reply #47 - 14. Apr 2011 at 22:44 Got a can of gas leak detector spray if it helps. Spray on, blows bubbles from the gas escaping. Probably the same as soapy water though.
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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 #48 - 14. Apr 2011 at 23:06 chrisgixer wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 22:44: Got a can of gas leak detector spray if it helps. Spray on, blows bubbles from the gas escaping. Probably the same as soapy water though. It is soapy water Like I said, trouble is that it didn't leak until it was full and had been in there for 5 mins or so
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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #49 - 14. Apr 2011 at 23:26

Lazydocker wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 23:06:

chrisgixer wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 22:44:

Got a can of gas leak detector spray Roll Eyes

if it helps. Spray on, blows bubbles from the gas escaping. Probably the same as soapy water though. Undecided

It is soapy water Wink

Like I said, trouble is that it didn't leak until it was full and had been in there for 5 mins or so Roll Eyes

Aha, different apparently Undecided

doesn't corrode or sumat. De ironized maybe. ..?

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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #50 - 14. Apr 2011 at 23:49

chrisgixer wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 23:26:

Lazydocker wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 23:06:

chrisgixer wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 22:44:

Got a can of gas leak detector spray Roll Eyes

if it helps. Spray on, blows bubbles from the gas escaping. Probably the same as soapy water though. Undecided

It is soapy water Wink

Like I said, trouble is that it didn't leak until it was full and had been in there for 5 mins or so Roll Eyes

Aha, different apparently Undecided

doesn't corrode or sumat. De ironized maybe. ..?

I'd guess that it's oil based in some way Undecided

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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 #51 - 15. Apr 2011 at 10:41 My can of gas leak detector from shitfix is, errr, shit Back to nostrils for me
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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 #52 - 15. Apr 2011 at 10:42 TheBoy wrote on 15. Apr 2011 at 10:41: My can of gas leak detector from shitfix is, errr, shit Back to nostrils for me As I said on Sunday... The best leak detector for LPG is the Mark 1 Nose and Ears
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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 #53 - 15. Apr 2011 at 10:44 are you sure the gas escaping is not from a certain curry?
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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #54 - 16. Apr 2011 at 08:35

Popped 10l in the tank, no sign of leak in the gas tight box Cheesy

, so now need to add a bit more. Might pop it straight up to 65l.

The downside, is both Mrs TheBoy and I are convinced there is a leak from front end, we both reckon around the 1/3/5 bank, though it could be from vap/filters, anywhere really. Don't think its 2/4/6 bank. Can't seem to pinpoint further though - nothing seems to be visibly leaking, and the shitfix leak detector is as much use as a used johnny smeared in dogshit.

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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #55 - 16. Apr 2011 at 09:28

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The downside, is both Mrs TheBoy and I are convinced there is a leak from front end, we both reckon around the 1/3/5 bank, though it could be from vap/filters, anywhere really. Don't think its 2/4/6 bank. Can't seem to pinpoint further though - nothing seems to be visibly leaking, and the shitfix leak detector is as much use as a used johnny smeared in dogshit.

Really? I'd be very surprised if there is Shocked

Certainly wasn't any sign of a leak on Sunday Wink

Sure you're not being a touch paranoid?

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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #56 - 16. Apr 2011 at 09:32

Lazydocker wrote on 16. Apr 2011 at 09:28:

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The downside, is both Mrs TheBoy and I are convinced there is a leak from front end, we both reckon around the 1/3/5 bank, though it could be from vap/filters, anywhere really. Don't think its 2/4/6 bank. Can't seem to pinpoint further though - nothing seems to be visibly leaking, and the shitfix leak detector is as much use as a used johnny smeared in dogshit.

Really? I'd be very surprised if there is Shocked

Certainly wasn't any sign of a leak on Sunday Wink

Sure you're not being a touch paranoid?

We both smelt it it bonnet open. Smell seems to go when on petrol, and I reckon return after a few seconds of running on *any* lpg injector, making me think:

liquid filter
evap
gas filters
injector blocks
hoses

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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 #57 - 16. Apr 2011 at 09:33 just cant pinpoint it though, other than it is defo 1/3/5
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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 #58 - 16. Apr 2011 at 09:55 After the faff with the tank valve I think I'd be looking around the liquid phase filter check the bowl on it hasn't worked a little loose with all the trial fit/re-fit, remove, fit again Can't see it being a vapour phase leak with how tight the hoses were
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Re: TheBoy's magic fuel tank...
Reply #59 - 16. Apr 2011 at 09:58

Lazydocker wrote on 16. Apr 2011 at 09:55:

After the faff with the tank valve I think I'd be looking around the liquid phase filter Undecided

check the bowl on it hasn't worked a little loose with all the trial fit/re-fit, remove, fit again Wink

Can't see it being a vapour phase leak with how tight the hoses were

After having another sniff, I'm wondering about injector block.

LPG gas is heavier than air, isn't it (though with the heat in engine bay, who knows Undecided

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