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  1. 15th November 2013, 12:50 PM #1
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    LPG Filler Location and issues for VIC RWC?

    Hi,

    I thought I was close to getting my 1988 Range Rover through its Vic RWC inspection with just a couple of LPG gas repairs needed.

    However the LPG specialist mechanic has identified a number of issues my RWC mechanic did not.

    Can anyone please help to clarify or answer the following:

    My LPG filler is mounted under the rear bumper bar. Apparently this is a RWC fail and the filler must be moved? Where could it be moved to bearing in mind I have a small petrol tank in the RH Rear wing? Can the filler be set into the rear bumper and still pass the Victorian RWC?

    The main gas line that takes the gas from the tanks to the engine bay is plastic. Apparently it is not marked to show compliance with any Australian Standards and therefore is another RWC fail? The LPG Mechanic is suggesting replacement of the whole line.

    Lastly where the gas line enters the engine bay it does so through the front nearside wheel arch. It is exposed and apparently needs protection from rocks being thrown up by the wheel and heat from the exhaust? How is this achieved?

    Paul
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  2. 15th November 2013, 02:06 PM #2
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    I also had a LPG filler on the right rear bumper bar and to pass RWC the filler had to be moved to the left hand side rear panel behind the rear wheel arch (also had a small tank on the RHS). A pain to fill as it was the opposite side to the petrol filler. Fillers on the rear bar are apparently not allowed because of the potential of a rear collision impact.
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    The filler on a 1988 RR is commonly fitted in next to the petrol filler. A BA Falcon sedan filler is the best fit I believe. You may have to lower the petrol tank to get the plumbing through. Rear bumper mounting is OK but usually difficult to get right, i.e not on the bumper face but facing upwards. Some people have the filler fitted in the LHS lower panel instead.

    I doubt very much that your LPG line is plastic, but copper covered with plastic tube. Some imported plastic covered LPG tubing is not clearly marked with the approved standards mark. Some approved pipe is covered in clear plastic tube which theoretically allows you to see the markings.

    Protecting pipe against impact in a wheelarch is usually done with sheet metal, I'd use something like 1.2mm galv or thicker.

    The gap between LPG pipe and extra hot items like the exhaust should be either 1. not less that 150mm or 2. not less than 40mm providing a radiation heat shield is interposed, not less than 10mm from the tubing. Usually sheet steel or aluminium, around 0.6mm or better. You don't want alfoil blowing away in the breeze.
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  4. 15th November 2013, 02:33 PM #4
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    Thanks

    Thanks for the feedback.

    The LPG mechanic has quoted $550 to fix the system up to RWC standards. I'll get the work done as I'm keen to get the car on the road.

    I'm still pretty much on budget. The purchase price for the car and the repairs I've done to date run to just under $4000. I guess a total project cost of $4500 with with a RWC and the car ready for registration is not too bad.
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