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heydonms
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 Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:31 am Post subject: Tank recertification |
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I've got a gas converted XF with an 11 year old tank. I've called a few places chasing quotes for recertifying the tank, most are around $400 to remove the tank and send it away.
Does anyone know if it would be much cheaper to test that tank in the car, and if so who in Perth can do it?
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Walker
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:07 am Post subject: |
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It has to be removed mate, it gets strapped to a bench and pressure tested.
You're best to remove it yourself, but testing prices also vary, a multi valve tank is around $100 more to test than a 4 valve. |
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Disco Frank
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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sis just had her commy done
was a tad over $500 for her tank to be removed, tested and then refitted |
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BOSXR8
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:42 am Post subject: |
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| oh crap thats expensive, mines due next month, same time as rego... damn.... |
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MadMatt
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:52 am Post subject: |
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| s**t... I got quoted $280 in adel |
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Walker
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:12 am Post subject: |
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My mate charges $150 for 4 valve and $250 for multi valve tanks, extra to remove of course.
He charged me $130 to test mine. |
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BOSXR8
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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| how do u remove it, does it have a tap just like a9kg bottle? how do u empty it from the gas? |
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Walker
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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Yes it has a tap, and i recommend driving it and running it out first.
You take the inspection plate off the back, undo the filler and service lines, and disconnect or remove the lockoff if fitted.
Undo all bolts for brackets and she'll slide out.
It doesn't take long, it's just a pain to undo the bolts if you don't have someone helping you, i usually use big vice grips underneath the car and lock them into place, then undo the bolts from the inside. |
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tiny56
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:16 am Post subject: |
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had mine done in adelaide for $75
i removed it and they picked it up - tested/ restamped and certified and delivered back |
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Sturmovik
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Got quoted $110 to get mine done if I remove it, or $200 to let them do it. Seeing there is only one place in Canberra that does it I was expecting to be raped. |
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twason
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Sturmovik wrote: | | Got quoted $110 to get mine done if I remove it, or $200 to let them do it. Seeing there is only one place in Canberra that does it I was expecting to be raped. |
Mine os due in the next year or so, where did you get that done? |
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HP hungry
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| Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:08 am Post subject: |
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| anyone know of a place in west NSW that'll do lpg tank testing/inspection? |
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briney
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| Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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| how west are we talking ? origin energy do it in broken hill. |
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alfy
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| Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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| lol briney i feel sorry for u living in wilcannia having to put up witht those $1.60+ fuel prices. well thsts what it was around may last yr |
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briney
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:26 am Post subject: |
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| hey, at least lpg has come down from a dollar to 90 cents. petrol is back down to $1.35 odd. |
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luke111
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| Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:17 am Post subject: |
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I saw LPG yesterday at the Woolworth servo on Paradise RD in slacks creek for 46.5
They are nearly giving it away. You can also use a 4c off per litre woolies voucher with LPG too. |
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briney
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| Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| no one likes a smart a*** luke. how did your lpg conversion go ? |
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Mr.Kiss
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| Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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| luke111 wrote: | I saw LPG yesterday at the Woolworth servo on Paradise RD in slacks creek for 46.5
They are nearly giving it away. You can also use a 4c off per litre woolies voucher with LPG too. |
I pay 36c with a 4c off voucher  |
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ToranaGuy
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| Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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I was quoted $180 and it could be plus parts if the tank needs anything, if i bring it into the workshop, else it's more if they have to remove it from the vehicle. From a workshop in Hoppers Xing. They are going to convert my Hz Pano over to gas when i get it on the road & rego'd.
Cheers
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