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Post subject: problem with tickford gas system

Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:14 pm

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problem with tickford gas system when the car is turned to gas a puff of gas comes out of the convector.

the pro's say that need new convector but has some had this problem b4???

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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:57 pm

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Could be that the bolts that secure the endplates are loose and need a tighten.

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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:00 pm

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It sounds to me as though the converter has been taken apart at some stage and not pressure tested after putting it together. But, if a puff of gas is evident, it could be dangerous if there is an errant spark.

You don't say where the "puff" is coming from.

If it is from around the body, assuming it's a Vialle converter, it may well be that the gaskets are stuffed due to corrosion. If it is a Vialle, it is generally cheaper to replace the converter than to get it reco'ed.

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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:17 pm

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hey if u need a convertor ive got several vialle convertors from EF and EL...

was going to use in my car but went impco instead

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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:26 pm

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Might be interested in a spare one myself. What are you asking for one?

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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:35 pm

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say $50...got a fair few other tickford LPG spares as well...

I think I have about 4 complete setups....i obviously collect too much crap!!

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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:45 pm

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Any AU or EL steppers?

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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:48 pm

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they just sit on the convertors right....i think ive got a couple of EL ones....convertors are complete so the steppers should still be there....

are they expensive new??

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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:17 am

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Not expensive but I need one to experiment with as the EF ones dont have 255 steps.

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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:51 pm

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interesting didnt know they were different...how many steps are the EF ones?

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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:34 pm

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Around 200.

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