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From: Graham Tanner <graham.tanner@ericsson.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 08:38:43 +0000
Subject: LPG on Ferries

Hi All

Just a question if anyone knows if they allow LPG converted cars
on Ferries.
When you board a ferry with a Gas bottle you have to tell them
the size etc.

If your car is converted then will they allow that on as well.
Even if the bottle in the car is empty there is still some gas
in it (I think).

Any comments....

Graham

90 Tdi (Plod) Ex Manchester Police
Series 1 (Alf) 86 1956

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From: Orlando_Scott-Cowley@watsonwyatt.co.uk
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 08:50:05 +0000
Subject: Re: LPG on Ferries

>Just a question if anyone knows if they allow LPG converted cars 
>on Ferries.

Not sure about ferries but your definitly not allowed in the 
Tunnel. I remember reading somehting about it in their brouchure.

BFN
Orlando.
93 Disco, blue and mud.

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From: Geoff Wilkin <geoff.wilkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:09:06 -0000
Subject: Re: LPG on Ferries

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From: "Davidge, Anthony" <antony_davidge@merck.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 04:08:05 -0500
Subject: Releasing spring bolts

Mark recently asked about releasing difficult spring bolts - When I did the
same job 18 months ago I used a product called ''Release-it'' made/supplied
by RS Components (I think) this stuff is at least 100x better than WD40 and
the such like.
I gave a can to another list member, he of the censored messages, Geoff -
and I know that he was impressed when he had a need for it. I don't think
that it's available in the shops, only by RS, I was lucky to find a can in
the back of the LR when I left work one day.  :+)

If you are any where near Cambridge, Harlow or along that corridor I can get
a can to you, to see if it helps.

Tony
1970 S2a - Enjoying my undivided attention.
1990 90' - Still with a big space under the bonnet.  :+(

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From: Orlando_Scott-Cowley@watsonwyatt.co.uk
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:13:55 +0000
Subject: Re[2]: LPG on Ferries

>Does this include Caravans as well... they all have bottled gas in them....

No. I can't remeber the exact wording. It was something like "Vehicles with 
multiple fuel sources" 

They didn't say no LPG conversions, it was more like no LPG, Coal, water, wind 
powered machines.

BCNU
Orlando.

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From: Michael Turpin <M.Turpin@ucl.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:17:52 +0000
Subject: 90 Air Can

When I fitted tha raised air intake to my SIII SWB, I swapped the oil bath
air filter for a paper element type as fitted to early 90s/110s.  My
question is, should there be a rubber seal between the two halves of this
type of air canister?

Thanks
Mike Turpin ('80 88")

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From: "Iain Tennant" <i.r.tennant@dundee.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 10:23:15 GMT
Subject: Re: LPG on Ferries

> >>Just a question if anyone knows if they allow LPG converted cars
> >>on Ferries.
> >Not sure about ferries but your definitly not allowed in the
> >Tunnel. I remember reading somehting about it in their brouchure.

> Does this include Caravans as well... they all have bottled gas in them....

Caravan LPG bottles are permitted in the tunnel.  If I recall 
correctly, notice says Max 50kg, properly secured and must be 
switched off.    I'd hope that LPG tanks on cars were as safe, if not 
safer, than standard bottles so I don't quite understand the 
reasoning.

Regards,

Iain

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From: gwinston@cisco.com (Graham Winstone)
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 10:43:20 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Re: LPG on Ferries

Geoff Wilkin wrote:
> Does this include Caravans as well... they all have bottled gas in them....

I noticed that a few of the new Vauxhall range now come with dual petrol/LPG
from the factory.  Are these allowed ???

- Graham

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From: "Iain Tennant" <i.r.tennant@dundee.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 11:23:09 GMT
Subject: Re: LPG on Ferries

Graham Winstone wrote:-
> I noticed that a few of the new Vauxhall range now come with dual petrol/LPG
> from the factory.  Are these allowed ???

No.  The rules are quite specific.  No LPG vehicles.  You can however 
carry a caravan bottle inside the car as long as it's declared and  
they'll give you a nice little sticker to display.

Regards,

Iain

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From: Simon Minshall <simon@cinesite.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 11:32:20 +0000
Subject: Brownchurch

Does anyone have a roofrack/tent combination they are looking to sell?
I'm looking into these kits to fit a 90 and have a catalog from
Brownchurch. It's good looking kit, but before I dig deep into my
pockets, I was wondering if anyone else on the list has bought this kind
of kit and is looking to sell it.

Simon

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Simon Minshall                              
Imaging Systems Engineer                    9 Carlisle Street
Cinesite Digital Studios                    London    W1V 5RG
http://www.cinesite.co.uk                   tel:0171-973-4000
mailto:simon@cinesite.co.uk                 fax:0171-973-4040

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From: Elwyn York <Elwyn@ey-eg.demon.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 13:41:50 +0000
Subject: LPG Ferries

I spoke to P&O Stena, and for a dual fuel system, petrol/lpg, with a 100L
tank secured in the vehicle - strapped/bolted down.

They spoke to their Freight Department, who said that I had to turn the LPG
off at the tap - using a full tank was not a problem.  But I had to notify
them on booking and also on the ship.

So. Have fun and Cheers for now

Elwyn 
LR S3 '72 (Very Dented) Lightweight. [47 FL 06] 
"Sub Aerodynamic Green Brick" ICQ: 17087824.

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From: Geoff Wilkin <geoff.wilkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 15:02:06 -0000
Subject: Re: LPG on Ferries

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From: Geoff Wilkin <geoff.wilkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 15:10:47 -0000
Subject: Re: Brownchurch

I have a brownchurch Galv rack for the 110, its definately not for sale.

Only to say that the quality is good, Dont buy any of these take to pieces /
self assembly racks, they tend to loosen up,requiring you to keep an eye on
them in rough terrain.

I have seen the South African roofrack on the '90 I think it was Decembers
LROi.
I saw it at Rogers... It really nice, expertly made, really nice Ally
welding.
The nice thing was the side canopy, I would have one tomorrow... Mmmmnnn..

Only bad bit was the sky high price.... but then again... It was really
nice..

Rolls Royce price... and quality to match.

 drool drool...

Brownchurch stuff is not cheap either... but very well made. Worth the extra
I think..

I put a slab of plywood on mine to stop me busting my ankle when walking up
there.
Its worth the effort. Also can stand and sit up there easily (I have bonnet
chequer plate as well).
It also give me a semi Safari type roof, and is a bit cooler in the summer.

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From: "Iain Tennant" <i.r.tennant@dundee.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 16:12:54 GMT
Subject: Re: LPG (No LR content)

In response to:
 ,>Caravan LPG bottles are permitted in the tunnel.  If I recall
 ,>correctly, notice says Max 50kg, properly secured and must be
 ,>switched off.    I'd hope that LPG tanks on cars were as safe, if 
not
 ,>safer, than standard bottles so I don't quite understand the
 ,>reasoning.

Geoff wrote:
> Its law to have them turned off whilst travelling anyway...so makes sense
> their requirement to have them off in the tunnel..

Yes, this is sensible but the point I was making is, why 
differentiate between the LPG tank in a car than that for any other 
purpose.   I'm not familiar with the valve arrangement on LPG-powered 
vehicles but is there any real increased risk if the the car's LPG 
supply were turned off at the bottle(s) (is this possible?) and the 
car operated solely on petrol (not at all flamable as we all know!)  
whilst in the shuttle?

Regards,

Iain

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From: "Wrecker" <wrecker@wreckers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 19:45:06 -0000
Subject: Re: Re-Question on Vehicle building.

Hi All
           Just read Mike Rogers reply. I am about to start to  try to build
a hybrid so a copy of your info would be helpful.
Mike pls. could you e-mail it to me direct.
Neil
wrecker@wreckers.freeserve.co.uk

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From: "Wrecker" <wrecker@wreckers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 19:50:44 -0000
Subject: Stage 1 probs.

Hi All
          I have just brought a Stage 1 that has had a diesel conversion
done to it. A Perkins engine was used but expired at some time and was
removed and skipped. The prob is I have a V* out of an sdi to go in it but
need a flywheel ,clutch, 2 exhaust manifolds and some engine mounts. Dose
anybody on the list have any of these parts they would be willing to part
with or suggestions for alternative parts to use.
Neil
wrecker@wreckers.freeserve.co.uk

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From: "Tim Burt" <tim@muddyweb.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 20:32:04 -0000
Subject: Re: Stage 1 probs.

I've got a set of exhaust manifolds and some clutch components (cover, and
reasonable plate) as well as some engine rubbers, mounts etc.

They are down in Dorset, or I can bring them up to Abingdon.

E-mail me direct if interested.

Tim Burt
tim@muddyweb.co.uk

Hi All
          I have just brought a Stage 1 that has had a diesel conversion
done to it. A Perkins engine was used but expired at some time and was
removed and skipped. The prob is I have a V* out of an sdi to go in it but
need a flywheel ,clutch, 2 exhaust manifolds and some engine mounts. Dose
anybody on the list have any of these parts they would be willing to part
with or suggestions for alternative parts to use.

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From: Bas Benschop <B.Benschop@net.HCC.nl>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 22:39:26 +0100 (CET)
Subject: Re: LPG on Ferries

Ferry from Holland to England is allowed, I have done it several times.
The tunnel is not allowed, also not if the tank is empty.

Bas Benschop
B.Benschop@net.HCC.nl
Hengelo, Netherlands
S3 109" StW

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On Fri, 29 Jan 1999, Graham Tanner wrote:

> Hi All
> Just a question if anyone knows if they allow LPG converted cars
> on Ferries.
> When you board a ferry with a Gas bottle you have to tell them
> the size etc.
> If your car is converted then will they allow that on as well.

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> 90 Tdi (Plod) Ex Manchester Police
> Series 1 (Alf) 86 1956

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From: Paul Lonsdale <Lonsdale@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 19:24:11 -0500
Subject: Re: LPG on Ferries

Geoff,

<< Does this include Caravans as well... they all have bottled gas in them.... 
>>
No, they can travel on the "open" (latticed) freight wagons. Gas must be turned 
off at the bottle.

When you drive through the Tyne Tunnel in Newcastle you are directed to a 
lay-by where you are asked if the gas is turned off, before you are allowed 
through.

Paul

Ex- H.M. Coastguard SIII SWB
"Dougal Mc Landie"
B895 OJT (1984)
(Navy Blue with a Yellow Roof)

 

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From: "Mel Mauger & Matthew Reeve" <blatchwood@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 21:09:01 -0000
Subject: Re: Blue tinted bulbs (No LR content)

>went to work a slightly different way yesterday, past a
school =
>route.......... the short skirts are THERE
>Frank

Just caught the end of one of the 'pet rescue' / ' vets in
practice' programs (not my usual viewing I stress). They had
just taken in a horse with a heart condition, so they
castrated it as the excitement could have caused a heart
attack....... How's your libido Frank?

Matthew
UK, nr Heathrow
1979 2-dr Range Rover 300Tdi

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From: Elwyn York <Elwyn@ey-eg.demon.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 01:53:15 +0000
Subject: Cad LR Specs

Dear All

Is there anyone out there who has or knows to have the Specs for a swb
landrover on CAD, mainly AutoCAD but any will do?

Cheers
Elwyn
LR S3 '72 (Very Dented) Lightweight. [47 FL 06] 
"Sub Aerodynamic Green Brick" ICQ: 17087824.

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