hi there townies
i see from all notes on townaces seem to be about deisel townies can anyone out there tell me if there are any problems to look out for on auto 2lt petrol versions any help would be great
thanks graham
- (#11878) GRAHAM GASCOYNE, 19 Nov 03 16:22
You need to look out for the same problems as with the Diesels. The petrols are a little less prone to the cracked head problem, but still can overheat due to the design of the front end on the Townie. Other than that they are all pretty bullet proof. However you do need to give them some TLC, let's face it, most are 10 years plus old & need to be looked after, otherwise enjoy you excellent vehicle. The only other thing to worry about is the huge fuel bills with the petrol, with the diesels turning in 30+ MPG the petrol is quite thirsty.
Regards Rob.
- (#11879) Rob Drinkwater, 19 Nov 03 17:14
We're thinking of buying a petrol townace and have been told that it can run quite happily on LPG. Does anyone have any information about this please?
- (#6863) Patrick Bray, 9 Dec 03 13:35
I spoke to a stall holder at the Woodvale Ace Jam. He was confident that any petrol engine can run on LPG some require more expensive mods than others. Have chat with your local agent.
- (#6863) Clive (Bristol), 9 Dec 03 15:47
resivoir has emptied twice i have topped it up cant see any leaks any ideas or what is the next step no warning lights have come on yet but have not attempted a long journey yet/but have one planned any help or tips welcome
- (#6863) gordon, 21 Dec 03 10:27
Hello Gordon
More people tend to look at new threads rather than old ones, so it would have been better to have started a new thread.
Over what sort of time scale is the expansion tank emptying?
Have you tried a new radiator cap yet?
What colour is the coolant that’s left?
Regards
Dave Bright
- (#6863) dave Bright, 21 Dec 03 11:04
rob sorry for delay in gettind back to you only just found your reply sorry thanks for info on van ,
i have emailed you on hotmail about parts no. on petrol models are they the same as some parts on deisels????????? thanks again long live the townie
ps this is the right way to ask ques on this site??
graham herts
- (#6863) graham gascoyne, 6 Feb 04 17:41
i also have a petrol townace - 2l super extra 1993. 8 seats, since january. love it so far. not comfortable with a diesel, but wish i had 4wd. the kids love it. all arguments have stopped! considering aquiring a cheap 4wd diesel for fun and camping, and wondering if my 2wd can be converted using bits of an old 4wd.
i'm in todmorden w yorks, but sometimes visit bucks in school holidays 01706 839656.
- (#6863) Malcolm Stroud, 9 Feb 04 15:28
Conversion from 2WD to 4WD, will require the whole suspension being changed, not a viable option in my opinion.
- (#6863) Clive (Bristol), 9 Feb 04 17:01
Of course it could be done - but at what expense and trouble.
Best idea is to find a cheap 4X4.
They can be had with petrol too if you are really scared of diesel, but trust me (and many others here) that diesel isn't really anything to be scared of!
The other option is to find a purpose built 4X4, that is if you don't need all the seats.
The Ace surprises me everytime we take it off-road, really quite capable if you are careful, but it will break more easily than a Landrover for instance.
You might get a better deal in a hilux dual cab or similar, and it will be better for off road fun - but obviously nowhere near as nice to drive generally.
- (#6863) DaveW, 9 Feb 04 19:04
You may have noticed that the Govt. is to eliminate the tax advantages on LPG over the next 3 years because it doesn't offer enough environmental benefits. This was in the last budget. I guess that will stop LPG conversions in their tracks.
- (#6863) Malcolm Stroud, 10 Feb 04 07:17
i have just put my townace in for a service and a new water pump and found out that according to the year and chassis no it is supposed to be a diesel.H reg chassis no starts CR. the no under the driver seat matches the log book, but on the log book it says its petrol can someone please help?????
- (#6863) kevin bennett, 14 Feb 04 00:53
Suspect the details were either left out or recorded wrong at first registration. The V5 does say if any thing needs amending let them know.
- (#6863) Clive (Bristol), 14 Feb 04 03:46