Registering an LPG Falcon

[ozpacman]

G'day all,

A quick question to those in the know. I'm looking at a factory LPG AU Falcon that's for sale locally and wondering what the procedure is as far as getting it registered in Queensland. I've never owned an LPG fuelled vehicle so am pretty much in the dark on them.

Aside from the normal safety certificate, I'm assuming I'd probably need some sort of gas inspection certificate as well? Also would the gas tank itself need to be inspected and recertified? Any other traps and pitfalls I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance.

[prktkljokr]

Yep the tank has to be in date, if it only has 6 months or less they will want it inspected.

Tank will need to be removed for inspection, its a visual as well as a pressure inspection.

Last 1 I had done was $165, there is no requirement for it to be professionally removed and replaced, it only needs the inspection certificate and number to pass registration.

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by prktkljokr

Yep the tank has to be in date, if it only has 6 months or less they will want it inspected.

Tank will need to be removed for inspection, its a visual as well as a pressure inspection.

Last 1 I had done was $165, there is no requirement for it to be professionally removed and replaced, it only needs the inspection certificate and number to pass registration.

Geez, I was quoted over $800 in Perth to get my gas tank recertified.
As the XC is on club rego now I'm pulling the tank out, just don't drive it enough to warrant the expense, plus LPG isn't cheap any more.

[ozpacman]

Originally Posted by prktkljokr

Yep the tank has to be in date, if it only has 6 months or less they will want it inspected.

Tank will need to be removed for inspection, its a visual as well as a pressure inspection.

Last 1 I had done was $165, there is no requirement for it to be professionally removed and replaced, it only needs the inspection certificate and number to pass registration.

Thanks for that PJ. Much appreciated.

[prktkljokr]

Originally Posted by jaydee

Geez, I was quoted over $800 in Perth to get my gas tank recertified.
As the XC is on club rego now I'm pulling the tank out, just don't drive it enough to warrant the expense, plus LPG isn't cheap any more.

That would to be the whole job, I was quoted 400 to remove and replace the tank, BF ute with a ali tray, I just pulled it myself and refitted once tested.

Funny that you don't have to prove that it was worked on by a certified gas fitter, you just have to show the certification on the tank.