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#308 of 353 Re: CNG stations - does it bother you? [epnfrn] by cnguser Oct 09, 2007 (6:47 pm)
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... Replies to this message: epnfrn (Oct 09, 2007 9:10 pm) epnfrn (Oct 11, 2007 7:55 am) rst (Oct 11, 2007 9:00 am)
#309 of 353 Re: CNG stations - does it bother you? [cnguser] by epnfrn Oct 09, 2007 (9:10 pm)
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 Replies to this message: epnfrn (Oct 11, 2007 7:55 am) rst (Oct 11, 2007 9:00 am)
#310 of 353 Re: CNG stations - does it bother you? [epnfrn] by epnfrn Oct 11, 2007 (7:55 am)
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 Replies to this message: rst (Oct 11, 2007 9:00 am)
#311 of 353 Re: CNG stations - does it bother you? [epnfrn] by rst Oct 11, 2007 (9:00 am)
Replying to: epnfrn (Oct 11, 2007 7:55 am) cng powered diesel is probably what you are referring to   ST
#312 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bank1avp] by bob9876 Oct 15, 2007 (9:20 am)
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 Replies to this message: cnguser (Oct 15, 2007 9:07 pm) marty2611 (Oct 17, 2007 10:45 am) bob9876 (Oct 20, 2007 6:50 pm) bank1avp (Nov 02, 2007 8:11 pm)
#313 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bob9876] by cnguser Oct 15, 2007 (9:07 pm)
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.
#314 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bob9876] by marty2611 Oct 17, 2007 (10:45 am)
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. Replies to this message: bob9876 (Oct 20, 2007 6:50 pm)
#315 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [marty2611] by bob9876 Oct 20, 2007 (6:50 pm)
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.
#316 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bank1avp] by mlancecolvin Oct 26, 2007 (10:54 am)
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...)
#317 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bob9876] by bank1avp Nov 02, 2007 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: bob9876 (Oct 15, 2007 9:20 am) Bob - I have not dealt with Contours in quite some time. Last I tried I paid $980 for a compuvalve (my cost) - which is a common item to fail along with the trannies. $1k- $1500 soundss right to me. I really don't suggest repairing this vehicle though. It will turn into a money pit. Compuvalve now, tranny later, ect... You can part it out for more than it's worth whole. The car was a bad design to begin with. Then the CNG system on this car was engineered even worse. the Compuvalve on the under side of the engine 6 inches from the ground is not so smart. I learned all this the hard way after selling about 30 of them in my early days and losing a lot of money in the process.The Cavalier is a much better sub for the Contour. Civic is even better. In comparison the cavalier does nto have a compuvalve but a low pressure regulator, that if required replacement is $250 from GM at www.gmpartsdirect.com   I will not sell Contours anymore or take them in on trade. I stand behind all my cars and I just can't afford to stand behind a Contour.

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