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Snowywhite

New Member

• Feb 1, 2012

• #1

Hi guys

I'm in the process of LPGing my Disco 3 V8i (2003). I've been to a guy in North London, who insists that I cannot have a hidden tank amd have to lose one of the rear seats in the back! The system he's offering is BRC. Anybody know how I can get a tank in without losing rear space? I've already had the 'get a really small one' gag, but if anybody knows of any alternatives?

Also got a slight tapping on idle (750rpm), from the engine?? :doh:

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thanks

 

Deasy

Well-Known Member

• Feb 1, 2012

• #2

Wheres your spare wheel?? iv got a range and iv got a 90ltr tank where my spare wheel should be

 

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Snowywhite

New Member

• Feb 1, 2012

• #3

On the tailgate. There's no tyre well in the body, apparently?

 

Deasy

Well-Known Member

• Feb 1, 2012

• #4

Snowywhite said:

On the tailgate. There's no tyre well in the body, apparently?

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Dno then mate.. sorry pal

 

twinter82

Active Member

• Feb 1, 2012

• #5

have you tried Tinley Tech Limited Autogas conversion equipment ?

They do a range of replacement small (36L) petrol tanks that go directly under the petrol filler cap under the side bodywork, so you can remove the main petrol tank and replace with a circular LPG tank.

Expensive, but will do exactly what you want!

 

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Snowywhite

New Member

• Feb 1, 2012

• #6

Thanks for the help there, not 100 percent on what you mean about replacing the petrol tank though?

 

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disco me

Active Member

• Feb 1, 2012

• #7

Remove main petrol tank from the disco, replace with under slung gas tank, and install small petrol tank as listed above, less capacity on petrol but good capacity for gas

 

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Planny

New Member

• Feb 2, 2012

• #8

Your Disco is a Discovery 2, Disco 3 has spare wheel underneath car. Anyway,as Twinter 2 says, get in touch with Tinley Tech, they are really helpfull. On mine I have 2 x 40 litre lpg tanks in a cradle where fuel tank used to be, then a smaller petrol tank just behind the RHR Bodyside.
Another place to try who I found slightly cheaper was FES Autogas. Based in Wales, altho Tinley Tech may be better for advise

 

mrnice

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• Feb 2, 2012

• #9

Quote from wiki: "On 2 April 2004, Land Rover introduced the Discovery 3"

You got a late disco 2 mate (probably got confused as the later facelifted model has fancy lights and you perhaps assumed it must be a later Disco model than the early D2?) Have a look on wikipedia and see which one you have.

If its a 2 then the best plan as mentioned above is to remove the petrol tank and replace it with LPG tank/s, you will then also have to have a smaller tank for startup on petrol before it switches to LPG.

Should have got a D1, full size petrol tank and 2 torpedo cylinders behind either sill (90L), you can then add a BBQ gas fitting in the boot for emergencies, you can then up end and strap a calor bottle in and get even more range even when there isnt a autogas station in sight

or get one of these LPG Transfer Pump | eBay and fill up wherever you want. Strictly for off road use only of course.

But I can see im not really helping so im off to make my tea.....

 

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Snowywhite

New Member

• Feb 2, 2012

• #10

Hi folks

Thanks for your help again. Spoke to the lpg man about Tinley Tech and he's going for that. You're right about the upgraded dico 2 though (shame as I thought it was a 3). Oh well, going to cost a few bob more, but worth it for the extra space I gain!! Thanks again

Snowy