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shyster · * Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 35 Location: Nelson

I have just took delivery of a Citation 3.2 1992. I got it for a song cos the engine is noisy so i thought it was worth a gamble .What happens is when it is running under 2500 rpm the engine makes quite a loud knocking (cant tell where from) but runs sweet, over 2500 rpm the knocking/vibration goes completely. My first thought was hydraulic tappets as i had a similar thing with a Ford CVH engine way back when i knew no better! so i have flushed the engine and added some stuff supposed to free lifters.Still no better . Anyone any ideas. Also has anyone changes steering pump belt as i cant seem to find through bolt in order to slacken it.

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THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 21:51 Post subject:

when u rev it does it growl or when u change gear????

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shyster · * Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 35 Location: Nelson

When i rev it either moving or not up to about 2500 rpm then it stops.

THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 23:35 Post subject:

where do u live wot part of the country?
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shyster · * Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 35 Location: Nelson

Hi spike

I live in Nelson which is near to Burnley in Lancs

shyster · * Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 35 Location: Nelson

The problem turned out to be a faulty automatic tensioner for the timing belt.

THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 17:31 Post subject:

glad u got it sorted m8
when i get mine back from the garage do ya fancy meeting up with myself and markymoan

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07916247322
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shyster · * Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 35 Location: Nelson

glad to Spike . Let me know when.

Also i notice you have an LPG conversion ,I was thinking about it myself cos i run my current trooper (2.8 diesel mk1) on veggie oil so paying full price on fuel will kill me. Did you do it yourself and if so where did you get kit from and was it hard to fit.

Cheers

Mick

THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 22:03 Post subject:

i got it done at a lpg garage that specialise in lpg conversions
u can get the kit to do it urself but it has to b checked for ur lpga certivication
insurance companys wont insure u if u ave not got 1
there is a company in manchester that r totaly cushdy and wont rip the pants off ya backside ive sent a m8 off mine there a couple off mounths ago and he is very very happy and the after care is spot on
ill sort out the details for u if ya like
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kindwarf · * Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Posts: 31 Location: huddersfild

Dont like to interupt but I wouldnt mind a meet somewere mutual for a chat about gas conversions Ect. Smile

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mik · Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 5

I got a lpg kit off eebuygum for £80 with an 90ltr tank fitted to a MK1 2.6 LWB
Came off an Astra car

pi55 easy to fit if getting from eebuygum make sure you can get the fitting instructions as they can be difficult to wire up.

If the engine electrically is sound and the exhaust is in good wear then when changed to gas you should only notice the change from petrol start to gas change over and don't for get if you need petrol for then really big hills then press the change over button.

it costs the same to run as a Clio 1.2 fuel wise so that ain't bad, BTW you will need to get it certified for insurance there is a place up north near thirsk do it the cheapest

nickp2130 · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 23:08 Post subject:

Spike, Can you send me details of garage if cheaper. Best I can find is in Addlington at 850 quid with 90 litre boot mounted tank for 3.3 1993 citation Nick