macman wrote:
> On Jul 13, 5:48 pm, "Lee_D" <newsgroupsNOS...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> wrote:
>> "macman" <phoo...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>>> Learned friends,
>>
>>> 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.
>>
>>> 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.
>>
>>> Any ideas / suggestions gratefully received.
>>
>>> Best regards to all,
>>
>>> Macman
>>
>>> p.s. Also posted this on uk.rec.cars.fuel.lpg
>>
>> First of all I'd suggest that you get a specialist to look at it
>> however...
>>
>> 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
You sure there are 2 solenoids? might there not just be one in the
common line?
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