?? V8 Spare tyre??

Countach · 27th January 2007, 14:46

I've heard that there's no space for a spare on the V8's, Whats under the floor instead?
Still trying to work out how (not if) I can fit LPG without losing the bootspace...
jonathan

going to see one tomorrow.....

aston rover · 27th January 2007, 15:25

Rear diff takes up about half of the well, the rest is taken up by the battery and multichanger.

Countach · 27th January 2007, 15:46

Has anyone got any pictures of the underside of the car?
Maybe the well can be modded to allow fitment of a tank transversely..
(Moving the stereo and battery should be a doddle)

where theres a will theres a way....

pmessling · 27th January 2007, 18:21

not sure who but someone has had this done
if any help

Rich · 27th January 2007, 18:25

Now THAT is what you call a power cable.

Tim · 28th January 2007, 12:43

"Now THAT is what you call a power cable."

Thats a clue :lol: No its very unlikely you would want to put LPG in the well. Best to slot the tank into the boot area. David has converted his to LPG so can put you in touch if you want to go down that route.

Scarlet Fever · 29th January 2007, 13:03

Just to confirm, the spare wheel well is bisected in half by a substantial metal bulkhead, this is to provide room for the rear axle and differnetial.

The front half contains the battery, CD Autochanger and TV module as well as (i think) the emergency fuel cut off switch. Will post a pic later on if i remember.

Tim · 29th January 2007, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlet Fever

Just to confirm, the spare wheel well is bisected in half by a substantial metal bulkhead, this is to provide room for the rear axle and differnetial.

The front half contains the battery, CD Autochanger and TV module as well as (i think) the emergency fuel cut off switch. Will post a pic later on if i remember.

Done it for you Andy:lol:

Scarlet Fever · 29th January 2007, 17:49

Top man Tim.

anglaslt · 29th January 2007, 18:43

And if you've got HK sound system I doubt whether an LPG tank would fit over the rear axle either. I've got a 90 litre tank in my V6 but it definately wouldn't fit in my V8 (or Tim's from the look of it).
Tom

27th January 2007, 14:46	#1
Countach Avid contributor MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dorridge, Solihull Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	?? V8 Spare tyre?? I've heard that there's no space for a spare on the V8's, Whats under the floor instead? Still trying to work out how (not if) I can fit LPG without losing the bootspace... jonathan going to see one tomorrow.....

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Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	"Now THAT is what you call a power cable." Thats a clue :lol: No its very unlikely you would want to put LPG in the well. Best to slot the tank into the boot area. David has converted his to LPG so can put you in touch if you want to go down that route. __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps

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Scarlet Fever Avid contributor ZT 260 (#27 of 217) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Stansted Airport Posts: 118 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just to confirm, the spare wheel well is bisected in half by a substantial metal bulkhead, this is to provide room for the rear axle and differnetial. The front half contains the battery, CD Autochanger and TV module as well as (i think) the emergency fuel cut off switch. Will post a pic later on if i remember. __________________ Andrew Phillips MGF - Scarlet Fever ZT 260 - #27

27th January 2007, 15:25	#2
aston rover Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rear diff takes up about half of the well, the rest is taken up by the battery and multichanger.

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Countach Avid contributor MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dorridge, Solihull Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Has anyone got any pictures of the underside of the car? Maybe the well can be modded to allow fitment of a tank transversely.. (Moving the stereo and battery should be a doddle) where theres a will theres a way....

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Scarlet Fever Avid contributor ZT 260 (#27 of 217) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Stansted Airport Posts: 118 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Top man Tim. __________________ Andrew Phillips MGF - Scarlet Fever ZT 260 - #27

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anglaslt Loves to post R75 V8 and XPower SV-R Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vilnius Posts: 278 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And if you've got HK sound system I doubt whether an LPG tank would fit over the rear axle either. I've got a 90 litre tank in my V6 but it definately wouldn't fit in my V8 (or Tim's from the look of it). Tom __________________ The Two Sixties - It's a LHD V8 thing too...................... SV Club supports all Ford powered MGs......................... Membership Number 112