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Hey folks,
New to the site having taken ownership of two Bi-Fuel Contours recently to take advantage of our private use Natural Gas Well here in Southern Indiana for our transportation expense.
First off must say it's a real pity Ford/Mercury stopped making these cars. The wife and I both really enjoy (as much as one can!) our 80 mile round trips to work and home in these cars.
I am extensively mechanically experienced from General Aviation Aircraft to a wide array of power equipment and automotive so the Natural Gas system doesn't present a problem if I can find sources of info and parts online.
I guess my first question is: Do the Haynes Manuals cover the Bi-Fuel cars?
2nd is: Are there any good online sources for info, parts and help, such as message boards etc.?
3rd : Is it true that the Natural Gas components in the system are covered under the "Emissions Warranty" of 8 years and/or 80k miles?
Especially the "Compuvalve" ($1500.00 OUCH!!!)
Thanks in advance
Bradford Scales
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For your first question i can't answer, i don't know if Haynes manual have these informations.
Second question, if you need precise info i have access to ford database, and that include bi-fuel.
Third question, you can give me your VIN and i'll find the part number for the compuvalve and check if it's warranty.
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Bi-fuel is not in the haynes manual. I have seen very little info anywhere on the bi-fuel 'tours. I think I saw one site that had a decent amount of info, but I have no idea where to find it. Most people on here that own bi-fuels just ripped the bi-fuel components out.
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Originally posted by BradfordScales:
...Do the Haynes Manuals cover the Bi-Fuel cars?
2nd is: Are there any good online sources for info, parts and help, such as message boards etc.?
3rd : Is it true that the Natural Gas components in the system are covered under the "Emissions Warranty" of 8 years and/or 80k miles?
Especially the "Compuvalve" ($1500.00 OUCH!!!)...
Well, can't answer #1 (as I returned my Haynes manual to Autozone and ordered a Chilton due to the Haynes covering a Mondeo 4 cylinder and assuming all parts were the same...) or #3, but...
#2: You're there dude! 
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Hmmmm, I guess one could say you are bi-curius then  Sorry - I have nothing really informative to add. There is a fellow on here who sells the the ford service CD for like 5 dollars, todras is his screen name. I'd assume they'd cover the bi-fuel.
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Originally posted by ScottK:
There is a fellow on here who sells the the ford service CD for like 5 dollars, todras is his screen name. I'd assume they'd cover the bi-fuel.
Yes it's todras and they cover bi-fuel. I believe they're $8.00usd not $5.
Just send him a private message.
I have a CD and it's come in very handy. The price versus what you get is a great deal.
Haynes doesn't cover any bi-fuel.
Originally posted by BrafordScales:
3rd : Is it true that the Natural Gas components in the system are covered under the "Emissions Warranty" of 8 years and/or 80k miles?
This is for the catalytic convertors, as to whether CNG is added to that I'm not sure.
Here's a link to a thread that talked about refueling. Linky!
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Do you have a way of compressing your natural gas? If not, those compressores are very pricy from what I understand. You won't have a way to utilize the CNG capability unless you have a way to compress the gas.
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Thanks Jim, but yeah got that all scoped out.
A gentleman named Bill Brinkman (Clean Air Concepts) in Northern Indiana has a pile of reconditioned Fuel Maker refueling appliances and every component I could ask for or imagine. I'm looking at around $3500.00 to be up and running but with our gasoline expence being what it is...I can handle it!.
Also, thanks for the tip on the CD info.
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In the classified area I've put out feelers for some of these mythical "removed" CNG system components. Got a box in the corner of your garage taking up valuable space? Heck, you'll never need those parts, let me pay shipping and take that worthless junk off your hands. I know, I know, I'm just that kinda guy, always thinking of others. bradscales@hotmail.com
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Well........If the CD's cover Bi-Fuels.......I sure can't find it. HELP 
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