is anyone excited yet?

Just filled her up. Gauge was just about on empty but she only took just over 38 litres (x.22 = 8.4 gals).
Anyone know the capacity of the tank?

Oil and water checked and AOK.

Edit: Found an entry on here suggesting 10 gals, anyone able to confirm?

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Peggy drinks too much!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
 
they always err on the side of caution with tank gauges, I remember watching top gear where jeremy drove a jag diesel - the computer said he had 2 miles of fuel but he drove another 100

however I dread to think of the cack in the bottom of the tank - probably want to leave that where it is!

The Dog is on its way....
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quote:
Originally posted by Comm - Pete

Yep yep, last minute bits now, my checklist looks like this.

Camping Gaz bottle
Beer
Wine
Guitar
Wash van(Inside too)
Recovery company details in wallet:(
Assemble a small took kit for Duke
Check oil/water
Fill up with juice
A1;)

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!



What's a took kit :D

do we all need one [?]

Gladys :)

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quote:
Originally posted by Navyreg1970

they always err on the side of caution with tank gauges,

Unfortunately a previous owner of my Imp (not Andy Thowman:) ) decided to calibrate the fuel gauge. So when it reaches empty you're out of fuel. Guess how I found out? ;):D

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Peggy drinks too much!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
 
quote:
Originally posted by Gladys

quote:
Originally posted by Comm - Pete

Yep yep, last minute bits now, my checklist looks like this.

Camping Gaz bottle
Beer
Wine
Guitar
Wash van(Inside too)
Recovery company details in wallet:(
Assemble a small took kit for Duke
Check oil/water
Fill up with juice
A1;)

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!



What's a took kit :D

do we all need one [?]

Gladys :)

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!
 
my check list
radiator
lots and lots of water
radiator hoses top and bottom
lots more water
grease gun
more water
hose clips various
king pin kit both sides
some food
packet of mints
two ton jack
guitar
loads of tools inc welder
nurse
pack of plasters
should be ok

s.arnatt
 
I reckon it is about 10 gallons based on various fill ups. I wouldn't let it get too low:-

1) Mine seemed to sit on a quarter for a while (about 30 miles without really moving) on a trip out to run the fuel down before taking the tank off. I had under a litre left when I drained the tank. I would treat 1/4 as empty.

2) It seems that sludge in the tank is a potential problem.

We have water, oil and petrol plus a bunch of tools and some hoses and clips. However we are relying on undying optimisim and faith in the fact that commer gods will want all the vans to get back toghether.;) The van has had lots of TLC over the last 12 months so hopefully it will pay off.

Leaving tomorrow morning so fingers crossed, see the A1 Commervoy on Friday:p:p:p

I thought there was a bar so I am saving fuel by bringing less beer;) I haven't driven it so heavily loaded before so will be leaving plenty of space to the cars infront and praying on the hills:I
 
Normally I do treat 1/4 at time to fill up but the other day I didn't look and was nearly caught out!

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Peggy drinks too much!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
 
do you not have an old washing machine on a chain to throw out the back for an emergency brake - bloody amateurs (hang on, mines still a pile of rust up on bricks at woolfies)

The Dog is on its way....
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Checklist as follows:-
Harvey
Harveys ticket
Beer
Food
Wine
Vodka
Coke
Awning
Bog rolls
alternator
Original points
Coil
Water
Hoses and clips
Petrol
Raffle prizes
Party favours
Commerfest pennants
Secret souvenirs
Tickets for those picking them up
Clean undies and socks
Flipflops
Commer T shirt
A wing and a prayer
:)

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Harvey the RV
 
Sybhils checklist

yes, she,s on the drive...........we,re ready :D

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
I make a list and Bernie chops half of it off.

So I'm not bothering this time, if we forget anything it's his fault

Gladys :)

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I have Andy's seats Panky's seats
all sorts of parts but probably not the one I will need in the event of a break down!I have got my recovery card!
no ones mentioned a can of fuel [?] Sybhil reads empty but still a good gallon non original tank ;)
got to get food & drinks do some washing give the dogs a bath!
can't wait to see every one again & meet some of the newbies
ahh we there yet? :p

Sybhil RIP No.1
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They don,t mind the bath, its the tumble drying they object to most :D;)

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
Ah, those seats!!! I mentioned them to Baz the other day, but couldn't remember who I'd bought them off :)

I am just about to head over to the workshop to meet baz so that I can fit the sealing ring to the exhaust (thanks a million Martin!). I was hoping to have use of the lift, but the landlord has a land rover on is so it looks like we're be using small ramps.

Also got the proper temp sender to fit so hopefully I will now know what temp the engine is running at. Yesterday saw fitting for socket for satnav and phone charger, refitting of aerial and putting the radio back in (80s vintage, but being a avid listener of radio 5, doesn't bother me). I was going to spend a pretty amount on a new unit from Halfords that I can connect my ipod to etc, but after spending 20 minutes in the halfords in Hemel, waiting for someone to show interest in my purchase - I gave up and went for the cheap option and refitted the old unit - whoich turns out to work just fine.

Apart from that I am going to take one very important item with me for the journey - my AA card.

See u tomorrow

ANdy
 
I have the day off - originally for last minute commer checks, but now I can use it to bake cake instead :)

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