A Question Regarding Multivalve Location

[luke123]

Hi, I had alook in cop 11 regulations before doing this but just thought i would post up as im looking to get it tested once completed with anyone close to WA12 Area don't mind traveling a few miles though.

The car is a clio 1.2 8 valve for anyone interested.

Fitted a Irene 0 degree 50 litre tank in the spare wheel well, The only problem was where will the multivalve fit with out being close to the Exhaust and Petrol filling pipe and to sort of make the tank level'ish aswell.

So the hole for the multivalve was fitted at the rear, so it fits behind the rear bumper, Obviously a gas tight housing is yet to be fitted etc
Just put a plastic bag over the multivalve for the time being.

Also will there be any problems using a tank thats out of test this year? The date stamp is 09/05 any problems regarding UKLPG Testing centre testing this? Sorry about the @!## pic but hopefully you will get the idea

[rossko]

Every tank installation is a compromise. Look for reasonable protection from collision - I guess the bumper should be providing that, but be sure your valve and pipework won't protrude in the space that would be taken by the bumper mounts crumpling i.e keep within the floorplan.
Not the whole story though - protection from reversing into a kerb (or worse, dropping onto one when driven down) will be harder to arrange if the valve is low slung.

Talk to your proposed inspector about the tank. Sooner rather than later, he might want the reassurance of a look inside before you fit the valve.
Date code stamps can be confusing; E67 hints that the year should appear first, making yours 2009 and no cause for concern? I am not convinced that every maker follows this format though.

You don't need a gas-tight box, if as it appears the neck is poking through a hole and sealed. One of those squishy ones might be nice to keep the mud off, but the extra bulk could make it harder for you to achieve your bash protection clearances.

[luke123]

Every tank installation is a compromise. Look for reasonable protection from collision - I guess the bumper should be providing that, but be sure your valve and pipework won't protrude in the space that would be taken by the bumper mounts crumpling i.e keep within the floorplan.
Not the whole story though - protection from reversing into a kerb (or worse, dropping onto one when driven down) will be harder to arrange if the valve is low slung.

Talk to your proposed inspector about the tank. Sooner rather than later, he might want the reassurance of a look inside before you fit the valve.
Date code stamps can be confusing; E67 hints that the year should appear first, making yours 2009 and no cause for concern? I am not convinced that every maker follows this format though.

You don't need a gas-tight box, if as it appears the neck is poking through a hole and sealed. One of those squishy ones might be nice to keep the mud off, but the extra bulk could make it harder for you to achieve your bash protection clearances.

Thanks Rossko for the response, I have conacted GasTech in Warrington and he was fine with it so i will get a gas tight housing anyway and see if it will fit as long as it's behind the rear slam panel/section behind the back bumper it should be fine and if not i can use the silicone cover.


Luke