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Hello Suzanna, So sorry to hear about the problems you have been having. How long have you owned it ? Did you buy it Privately or through the Trade ? To sell through the Forum, you must include all the information specified in that Section. Please read the conditions and add the necessary information. You need Mileage and Price, and other details. I understand naming a price is a real issue for you. I have decided to allow this topic for a short period in order for you to receive suggestions on what the knocking sound could be. Initially, I'll allow a week, then review the situation. In the meantime, I'll send you a Private Message.

Hello Wendy Welcome to the Forum. Do you have a rear conversion or a side conversion ? Either way, most tanks are close to the drain hole in the sink. Try and follow the pipework from underneath the sink. Probably you will find a plastic tank which you will need to remove, empty, and secure back in position. Good Luck

Hello Jill, Welcome to the Forum. Thank you for sharing your solution.

Does the starter try to turn the engine over, or just nothing ?

Sorry to hear about your mishap. I think you will find the paint code is 042. Whatever, the paint code will be on the vin plate on the lower B pillar, passenger side. Hopefully you can open the door to locate it.

I was wrong ! I believed some video I had watched; or my memory is giving out ! Oil filter is on front of engine; under the exhaust manifold.

Hello Julian, Welcome to the Forum. Good to hear you are very pleased with your purchase from an Alphard Club member. Happy Alpharding

Are you anywhere near Ashwater ? Starider is there and may be able to help you. He is ex auto trade. I believe the oil filter is 'behind' the engine nearest the firewall; not the easiest to get too. Many other members do self servicing, so I am sure you will plenty of advice.

Hello Owen, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Richard, Welcome to the Forum.

Did you check the Insurance thread on this Forum ? Adrian Flux are not normally the most reasonably priced insurance brokers.

Geralt is correct. For the benefit of V6 owners; it it only the 3 litre V6 that has a belt (not the 3.5). However, the engine is a non interference design . So what ? If the belt breaks on a non interference engine the valves will not hit the pistons and wreck the engine. You will break down, and you will need a new belt and need to get it fitted and timed correctly. The above is not true if the engine 'drops' a valve. Either way, if you have a V6 get the cam belt changed, if needed, or risk a stranding.

Hello Fred, Welcome to the Forum

Hello Jethro, Welcome to the Forum.

Are they the original shape ? The photo is not an Alphard, so proceed with care. Let is all know if you buy some .

You won't be disappointed

The manual I recommend is an Owners Manual. It will not help you with many of the above issues. It will show you fuse box locations, and which fuses are in which boxes; and all the fuse ratings. I have already messaged you, privately, through the forum. As a member of Staff, I have access to your email address. The benefit of not using Private Messaging is that all our members can read your issues and offer their suggestions. The Manual does contain instructions on how to operate the seat manually. I am no auto electrician. My standard advice to anyone with electrical gremlins is to ensure your starter battery is in tip top condition and is fully charged. Check also the battery terminals too. There is little point in progressing without checking those fuses. I am reluctant to offer any advice that may have a detrimental effect. I have read that disconnection the battery for a couple of hours, and reconnecting may allow the various ECUs to reset. I could send you the written part of the manual, privately,; but it would be quite a task. But without the illustrations it may not be much use. Read my previous private mail, it lists the tools you will to work on the seat. Where are you in OZ; your nearest city ?

I'm sorry to contradict Chris.ac here. Either Chris may have made a small error, or a small typo. If a typo, 2007 should read 2005. My 2006 V6 is ULEZ compliant according to the TFL website. I did use my registration to confirm this. Other cities may have different requirements.

Some of the larger companies are planning to withdraw from supplying LPG. Some have already withdrawn. So there is a trend. However, I would have thought, living where you do, in a large conurbation, supplies should be available for quite some time yet. Check out the major company websites, Shell, BP, Exxon (Esso), etc; even the supermarkets. Most will exit the market after providing some reasonable notice. One other point to consider, is how long you expect to keep the vehicle ?

I think you can look up any charges on the TFL website, if harrow falls with their area.

Hello Rach, Welcome to the Forum

I agree with Geralt and WD40, but would just like to point out that WD40 produce more than one product.

Hhmm. Very interesting. Worth a read, imho, if you tow. Seems to refer to towing, as opposed to bike racks mounted on tow hitches. Having a tow hitch cannot be illegal but, in some cases, using it might be ! If it is ambiguous to us, is it ambiguous to the Police and the Courts ? Glad I don't tow a trailer.

Sorry, I forgot to reply. Try Fuel Lagoon.

Hello Sharon, Welcome to the Forum. Since Brexit I am confused about how UK Taxes operate in Northern Ireland, and what is taxable and what is not ! Have you seen the vehicle yet ? Have you had an AA or RAC Inspection ? Is the vehicle already registered in the UK ? Does it have a current MOT ? If buying from a business you will have to pay VAT, which should be included in the price. Make sure. Are you buying from a registered dealer that is a registered limited company ? You MUST get a VAT receipt for safety. You need to talk to HMRC in Ireland to be sure. Imho, you will not be liable for Customs; any due should have been paid already. BUT, if buying from a business you will have to pay VAT, if buying privately you will not. If buying from a dealer you will have the normal Consumer Law protection, If buying privately you will not. Indeed only companies and individuals registered with HMRC can (legally) charge VAT. Hope this is helpful in raising questions. Talk with HMRC or visit their website, just to be sure.