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Re: CNG stations - does it bother you? [epnfrn] by adea
Oct 09, 2007 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: epnfrn (Oct 09, 2007 9:38 am)

I don't know if they use diesel engines here in AZ, but I do know that Trillium puts OIL into your system as I've had over $1300 in repairs now because of it, so even though there is a station less than 3 miles from me, I drive 28 miles once a week to get CLEAN fuel.
Garry
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Re: CNG stations - does it bother you? [epnfrn] by cnguser
Oct 09, 2007 (6:47 pm)
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Replying to: epnfrn (Oct 09, 2007 9:38 am)

Sounds like you found a real blooper!
Maybe a phone call or conversation with someone in charge at Trillium to ask why, and explain the environmental concerns. Then politely suggest they seriously need to get a clean diesel engine or convert to electricity.
Later on if nothing happens, contact the state or local DEQ agency, or CARB if they cover that area. I would think at minimum an air quality pollution (not to mention the noise) situation exists that should be investigated, etc. That application hardly qualifies as rural agricultural irrigation pumping needs...
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Re: CNG stations - does it bother you? [cnguser] by epnfrn
Oct 09, 2007 (9:10 pm)
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Replying to: cnguser (Oct 09, 2007 6:47 pm)

murphy -- good ideas, and i will start with calling them. i am concerned that further action would result in them leaving entirely ... which of course would suck, as they are the closest to my home (20mi).
 
thanks,
b
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Re: CNG stations - does it bother you? [epnfrn] by epnfrn
Oct 11, 2007 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: epnfrn (Oct 09, 2007 9:10 pm)

got a reply from Trillium, and they say the engine running the compressor in Berkeley is CNG-powered. i'm still amazed, given how loud and raucous it sounds ... other Berkeley users: does it sound like a diesel?? Murphy -- could a big CNG engine sound like a diesel? i'm happy if it is CNG
 
thanks,
b
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Re: CNG stations - does it bother you? [epnfrn] by rst
Oct 11, 2007 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: epnfrn (Oct 11, 2007 7:55 am)

cng powered diesel is probably what you are referring to
 
ST
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Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bank1avp] by bob9876
Oct 15, 2007 (9:20 am)
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Replying to: bank1avp (Oct 05, 2007 8:12 am)

Murphy
You seem to know a lot about Contours. I bought one used a few months ago. It seems the compuvalve has gone and will only now run on regular gas. I had a certified mechanic check it out. He said the new ones are $1K to $1.5K.
Do you have any suggestions on where to get a used one from a reseller? Thanks.
 
Bob
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Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bob9876] by cnguser
Oct 15, 2007 (9:07 pm)
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Replying to: bob9876 (Oct 15, 2007 9:20 am)

If your Contour is within 8 years / 80,000 miles since put in service, FORD will replace the compuvalve under warranty.
You did not mention the year or mileage so likely you are past the warranty.
Maybe try doing a phone or Internet search of auto dismantlers (junk yards) and find a used one...
Good luck.
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Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bob9876] by marty2611
Oct 17, 2007 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: bob9876 (Oct 15, 2007 9:20 am)

Bob,
 
Two items, first, the compuvalve has an 8 year 80,000 mile warranty from Ford. If you are in that range, you can get it replaced for free. You may have to push your dealer to find it as I did but it is there. Second, if you are out of that range, I have a 2000 Ford Contour that the transmission went out at 46k miles and I am going to part it out on e-bay. The compuvalve was replaced about 8 months ago by Ford and is the new style. I am traveling now but will be listing it in 2 weeks or so.
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Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [marty2611] by bob9876
Oct 20, 2007 (6:50 pm)
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Replying to: marty2611 (Oct 17, 2007 10:45 am)

Thanks for the thoughts. I was not able to get back to this all week. The car is out of warranty as it is a 1999 with 100k. Marty - Let me know about the resale part. I am guessing that the 2000 part will work on a 1999.
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Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bank1avp] by mlancecolvin
Oct 26, 2007 (10:54 am)
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Replying to: bank1avp (Oct 05, 2007 8:12 am)

Is it possible to replace the problematic automatic with a standard transmission? I realize you would have to put in a clutch and gearshift/linkage - but is it doable? (Seems it would solve that particular problem...)

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