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wild_cleveland
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just bought another ef to wreck and it has a gas system, i would like to put it on my current car. is it possible/hard to do it at home as it will be an unbolt / bolt on project. any info or people with experience will be appreciated
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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VERY easy to do.
However to keep it legal, you'll still need a licensed installer to 'connect' the service lines.
You'll also need to get a compliance certificate and then take the paperwork to Vic Roads to have the AAFRB registered.
This doesn't cost anything at Vic-roads and you don't need to take the car in. |
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ashcook
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Its really simple, as you undo it, do it again on the other car. I've done two cars recently including an EL XR, really straight forward. |
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gogetta
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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| ashcook wrote: | | Its really simple, as you undo it, do it again on the other car. I've done two cars recently including an EL XR, really straight forward. |
did u guys manage to find an installer willing to certify it tho? |
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ashcook
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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| you bet. ask around, some say f**k off, others dont care |
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Rick's EF Fairmont Wagon
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:40 am Post subject: |
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And you will get $2000 from the Gov.
see who want a bottle of Bundy for their trouble. |
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ashcook
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:33 am Post subject: |
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| you bet you do. you need to show proof of payment for parts, proof of payment of installation or certification and your rego papers. a week or so later, 2 grand in the bank. |
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wild_cleveland
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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| proof of payment like as in how much or what? |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| both, doesn't matter if the total doesn't reach two grand because you are allowed to use second hand parts. |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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| sounds all good in theory, in practice....another story.... |
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ashcook
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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| gogetta wrote: | | sounds all good in theory, in practice....another story.... |
why? bit harder in VIC you think? |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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yeah I havent givven it a full go yet at finding someone but have encountered some major retards (one guy wouldnt even use my newly tested tank!!)....I think its kinda luck on the day type thing...like if its a monday its probably not a good idea...
might try the bundy idea on a friday  |
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wild_cleveland
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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| does it cost 2000 just to install it? or is it only like lines and things? can i install the tank and the converter and someone else to lining? |
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ashcook
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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I think the biggest reason for refusal is the overwhelming demand for installations. I found a couple of smaller guys who don't really advertise the fact that they do installs and they were happy to help.
I think averagely you are looking at starting around $2500 for a basic LPG installation. I know my BA was worth $4500 for injected. You need to pay for it in full then once the application is done you get $2000 back.
What I did with my old XF is bought an in date complete system out of the paper to suit the same car for $110. I sold the mixer that came with it for $50 so it only really owed me $60. I then had an in date tank, convertor and all the little bits and pieces you need. I bought new tank brackets, new flexible lines and a new straight LPG mixer to suit the clevo. Once done I think it owed me about $500. The installer charged me $95 to certify it.
Once I got the $2000 rebate back, the difference covered my rego and engineering certificate for the engine and other mods. |
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