101 LPG

Garry ,the information I have is the Rheem tanks take standard valves so testing and replacing is easy.
There is two major problems and is due to the systems age.
Current automotive LPG tanks must be fitted with a AFL and a gas lockoff on the tank itself.
A AFL is a automatic fill limiter (shuts off the gas at 80% fill and saves the use of the ullage valve when filling)
On all systems now a small electric fuel shut off valve is fitted on the tank in case the gas line from the tank to the motor is damaged.
The power for the valve is supplied from a vacuum switch or black box which also supplies power to another gas lockoff on the gas convertor.
Your tank may or may not have the AFL valve.
It will not have the extra lock off valve and therefore would need to be up graded.
If this is all worthwhile against the price of a new tank I do not know.

hi ron:D
i think puting tanks on driver side and passenger is best option i put 2 90 ltr tanks fab cover to go over then made false floor which is easy to take out and still use top sides if you want
i did think about tanks between wheel arches and putting false floor right thru
i done few trips now and very happy the way it works :)still plenty of room
cheers cooee

I had a 89 litre water cap LP gas tank at home and though I would see how it looks in the 101
for reference purposes.
It is a C and J brand and true capacity is a little bit over 80 litres.
There is a photo of the tank (option 3) in the back cargo area and another with the LPG tank just under the petrol tank to give a idea of how it would look and fit replacing the petrol tank........this tank looks to be a perfect fit.
( option 2)



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Gday ron

great reference pics.looks like it would fit on the side very nicely.

cheers gaz:D

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Originally Posted by 101 Ron

Garry ,the information I have is the Rheem tanks take standard valves so testing and replacing is easy.
There is two major problems and is due to the systems age.
Current automotive LPG tanks must be fitted with a AFL and a gas lockoff on the tank itself.
A AFL is a automatic fill limiter (shuts off the gas at 80% fill and saves the use of the ullage valve when filling)
On all systems now a small electric fuel shut off valve is fitted on the tank in case the gas line from the tank to the motor is damaged.
The power for the valve is supplied from a vacuum switch or black box which also supplies power to another gas lockoff on the gas convertor.
Your tank may or may not have the AFL valve.
It will not have the extra lock off valve and therefore would need to be up graded.
If this is all worthwhile against the price of a new tank I do not know.

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Given what you have said I am now wondering whether it will be easier to remove all evidence of my current LPG system and get the 101 registered as a petrol vehicle - then take it to Sydney and get a new LPG system fitted for about $2600 and then claim the rebate leaving me only about $600 out of pocket - probably less that what it will cost me to get my current tank certified and the extra mods you have suggested it needs fitted.

Garry

Why remove the lot.
Just remove the tank and every thing is sweet.
I tried for the LPGas rebate for my 101 when I fitted the system and came unstuck by 165 kg.
The rebate stops at a GVM of 3499 kg.
The 101 with its 1500 kg payload stuffs this up.
I showed the NSW RTA the landrover book for the 101 stateing a payload of one tonne and therefore well under 3499kg GVM.
All when well untill they found the plate on the left handside of the fan tunnel which on aussie 101s states a 1.5 tonne payload.
I was told I would have to get the thing engineered for less payload, ( If I wanted the rebate),reguardless of what the manufactures book said.
I fitted the gas myself so it wasnt a big deal for me in cost any how.
Gaz (dodge) shouldnt have the same problem as his vehicle came from england and should be plated for one tonne.
I would if trying for a LPG rebate remove the plate on the fan tunnel before the thing is fitted with gas and show the Landrover book 101 on inspection.

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Originally Posted by 101 Ron

Why remove the lot.
Just remove the tank and every thing is sweet.

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Thanks Ron - I have been told by all of my local installers that if there is any evidence of a previously fitted system the rebate does not apply and they will not sign off on it.

I hadn't considered the weight issue - moving the plate and showing the book might be the go.

Thanks

Garry

I wasnt thinking of the rebate in removing the tank, just for geting it over the pits for rego.
You are right about the removing the lot for the rebate.

Ron,

Armed with all the great information you have given me and a couple of photos of my setup I went down to my LPG installer, who is also an Authorised Roadworthy inspector.

Much to my surprise there will be no issue testing the old tank and gaining all the required certifications $150 - $250 depending on the valves.

As the system is an early 90s system when a fill limiter valve was not required I do not need to get one fitted. The mechanic is happy for me to remove the tank and put it back in after testing as long as I do not fill it and bring it in for the overall system certification required for rego.

So I will do this first and later when I have more experience with the system work out what modifications I want to make.

The information you put up allowed me to ask the right questions.

Thanks

Garry