On Jul 13, 5:48 pm, "Lee_D" <newsgroupsNOS...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Learned friends,
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> > I recently bought a 1998 Disco V8i fitted with twin LPG tanks under
> > the vehicle, replacing the original fuel tank. I have noticed after
> > not using the vehicle for several weeks my LPG tanks are now nearly
> > empty, so I guess I have a leak somewhere!
>
> > The Disco has an LPG certificate dated 2001 which states that it is
> > fitted with 2x 40 litre tanks (water capacity). It also has a 30 litre
> > reserve type fuel tank.
>
> > With no power to the LPG system the tanks should be closed by the
> > spring on the valves - right? So how come I can loose gas from both
> > tanks? Does only one tank have a valve maybe?
>
> > I have lifted the fuel pump access plate in the back of the truck and
> > looked down, but am much not much wiser - looks cramped, so I guess
> > the whole cradle will need to be dropped down.
>
> > Does anyone have an idea of how hard this is going to be to fix? I
> > have lots of experience with Land Rovers, but not much with LPG.
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> > Should I get this looked at by a specialist? If so anybody recommend
> > an honest company in the Bournemouth area?
>
> > Also what parts would I need to order if I decide to do this repair
> > myself and does anyone have a diagram of how a twin tank system should
> > be fitted.
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> > Any ideas / suggestions gratefully received.
>
> > Best regards to all,
>
> > Macman
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> > p.s. Also posted this on uk.rec.cars.fuel.lpg
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> First of all I'd suggest that you get a specialist to look at it
however...
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> If you choose not to then start looking between the solinoid and tank
using
> soapy water to look for traces of bubbles. If that fails don't be shy of
> spa****ng whole bucket loads of soapy water around to try and locate any
> bubbles.
>
> Ultimately its most likely to be a loose joint that needs sinching up on
a
> compression joint however also look for anywhere the pipes may have
chaffed
> on anything.. even cable ties which aren't my favoured securing method
but
> often seen on bodges.
>
> Don't rule out the possibility that the soliniod is leaking either and
> allowing gas in to the rest of the system.
>
> Lee D
Thanks for the excellent advise Lee, but what I am trying to get my
head around is the fact that the Disco wasn't used for 2 weeks, so the
solenoids in the tanks were shut the whole time.
I can understand how the system can leak when the tank solenoids are
open loosing gas somewhere further up the line, but not how they can
leak when closed. I could understand if one tank was empty as one
solenoid could just possibly leak slightly, but both solenoids
leaking?
Has anyone dismantled a similar twin tank system and can clue me in on
how the thing is connected together or has anyone had a similar
problem?
Thanks all
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