INSPECTION of CAR for SALE

[Coasting]

Not sure if LPG is a factor in purchase. But a while ago a member on here was selling a 75 V8 which was also on ebay. Silver low mileage 40000ish and all stuff done. Although it finished on eBay I am not sure if it sold, I don't think it did, will try and find who it was. That would be a great car as was really looked after.

Styles, me thinks... think he sold it in the end

[ksilver]

There are so many things that can cause the engine management light to be on, misfire from faulty coils is a possibility but a code reader is an essential purchase with so many cylinders and can help nail down a lot of issues really quickly.

As an LPG runner I had problems with running a little lean on LPG causing the light to come on but was fixed with a little increase in gas pressure (easy to adjust but best to get professional advice on it if you're not sure).

As for replacement coils I have fitted the MSD blaster coils as they are supposed to be better for LPG but I'm not to sure if it really has made a huge difference.

[3disco]

My engine light was also constantly on and the fault codes pointed to a faulty o2 sensor which I have now replaced,I have been told lpg is hard on o2 sensors so hope I have now cured the problem.

[ColinE]

MAJOR
Both rear springs broken - have been told they're Rimmer part no RKB000820 and available at 248.87/pair. I can't find them on Rimmer's website
[COLOR="blue"]Springs are different on the 75 than on the ZT. Sometimes up on ebay
Not sure the springs are different, but the dampers are, we're sourcing replacement springs through the club shop at the moment

Diff pinion oil seal needs replacing
Not really a problem, Linden can do that or Nick at Austing done a few
Agree, common fault easily rectified, Dreadnought Garage in Scotland hold the seal in stock


Engine management light is on - owner says has has been on all the time he's had car and understands it is due to LPG being fitted
Properly installed it shouldn't flag the management light (possibly running lean now)

Linden thought there was a misfire and possibly a coil needed replacing. Can't find coils on Rimmers - available??
Standard Ford V8 Coil Packs for the Mustang (www.rockauto.com or www.realsteel.co.uk)
or I have some used ones for sale in the club shop

MINOR/CONSUMABLES
Wheels ('star' alloys) need refurb - 60each seems to be usual cost
Front pads (don't know if/when disks have been replaced
Readily available and we will have a source of discounted EBC parts (more to be announced soon)
Needs front tyres
n/s/f ball joint
Again try Dreadnought or Nick at Austins can provide modified lower arms
twisted brake hose
loose headlamp, foglamp not working, brake light out
Normal good service to sort these out

As far as I know it hasn't has the heater valve and hose upgrade or the fuel pump clip fitted.
Should be done ASAP
If you go for I can supply valve and hose from the club shop, I've a spare clip in stock (personal stock)


Should I be concerned about major items which have not been repaired or replaced but which could fail in near future due to age/mileage?? :

Exhaust come up on ebay and aftermarket can be sourced
coils Standard mustang available from US and upgrades also available
a/c compressorWe have a recon service in place or new from US
fan motor
shock absorbers
front disks
Not more than with any other car


and finally, does LPG need servicing regularly? Owner has no service records for the system
Yes
I know nowt about LPG but we've a resident expert on here who, I'm sure, will be along to comment

[bernard lpg]

I have been told lpg is hard on o2 sensors

This is not my finding though. Sounds like 'pub talk'

and finally, does LPG need servicing regularly? Owner has no service records for the system
Yes

Don't agree. With the Romano, leave well alone. Except that the system cannot access the Ford fuel trims so it needs an occasional tweak to prevent the trim going out of range. You can do this yourself.

[Herman]

This is not my finding though. Sounds like 'pub talk'



Don't agree. With the Romano, leave well alone. Except that the system cannot access the Ford fuel trims so it needs an occasional tweak to prevent the trim going out of range. You can do this yourself.

How would you know the fuel trim is out, and what would be the right way to adjust?
Could this fuel-trim issue cause the management light to come on?

I agree, loads of work can be done yourself on lpg-systems, but the same goes for normal engines. Nevertheless, a periodic check by a qualified person can't do any harm.

[ColinE]

This is not my finding though. Sounds like 'pub talk'



Don't agree. With the Romano, leave well alone. Except that the system cannot access the Ford fuel trims so it needs an occasional tweak to prevent the trim going out of range. You can do this yourself.

As i thought - the resident expert has commented

[GV 190+]

Thanks to all for your replies - wealth of knowledge and personal experiences pouring forth.
As all the items needed now are readily available I can now consider making an offer.
Have been following sales/prices of ZT260's and 75 V8's for a while - think it's worth about 6k with items sorted using recent sales or 5k "as is".
Have seen posts re 2 75's sold by dealers, to club members, 1 was 4,995 and other was I think 5,200 ish - both lower mileage and needed no work but neither had LPG.
'gjt' could not sell his LPG 260SE 35,000 miles for 7,000 earlier this year. I recall he removed the LPG and sold separately
While the LPG is attractive, the annual mileage I'll be doing will be low (likely 3k max 5 weekends and occasional long trip) so saving on petrol costs will be low and not the major factor if I was using it as for my daily drive and clocking up 15 to 20k per year. I appreciate a new installation is 2k+ but the benefit has been enjoyed, and cost recovered, by the owner who has clocked up 65,000 miles using it.
Not trying to 'steal' the car but doing my best to establish market value in a very strange and confused financial world (that could open up a new thread on how the country/world ended up in this mess!!)
Thanks again for all your advice and will keep you posted on purchase.
Looking forward to becoming a full member!
Gary

[Herman]

MAJOR
Both rear springs broken - have been told they're Rimmer part no RKB000820 and available at 248.87/pair. I can't find them on Rimmer's website
Springs are different on the 75 than on the ZT. Sometimes up on ebay
Not sure the springs are different, but the dampers are, we're sourcing replacement springs through the club shop at the moment

Strangely Rimmers lists both springs and shocks to be identical on 75 and ZT

[ColinE]

I think the springs are the same but the shocks different; MG are yellow and Rover are black and slightly softer