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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: BK on April 10, 2008, 11:56:46 AM

Title: Xj on gas????
Post by: BK on April 10, 2008, 11:56:46 AM

Hi,just looking at an xj at what seems to be a bargain price,but so I can afford to run it,it needs to be gassed (lpg),does anyone know what im likely to have to pay to do this with a single point conversion and a 90litre tank in the boot,the car is a 98 plate 4.0 litre,I know multipoint conversions are around the 2k mark but this is a bit too much for me,I know rangies can be done for about a grandish,can i do the same thing on an XJ????....cheers

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Post by: JamesH on April 10, 2008, 12:21:11 PM

I'd estimate about £1200 but would definitely recommend a multi-point system.

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Post by: BK on April 10, 2008, 01:48:37 PM

hi james,is yours gassed?if you dont mind me asking where did you get it done and how much????its just that im watching one on the bay thats gassed but has tanks underneath,but 4 froading this might be a bit dodgy!!! and ive got my eye on another one thats mint but with no gas conversion and its a bargain!!!....so im just weighing up my pros and cons at the mo

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Post by: JamesH on April 10, 2008, 03:31:19 PM

I have an OMVL multi-point system on mine, with underslung LPG tank and small replacement petrol tank. The stock petrol tank was plastic, these two are steel and I have fitted a fuel tank skid plate over them both so no problem off-road. This setup reduces clearance by about 2 inches closest to the axle and the loss tapers off towards the rear. With the skid plate and the lift it doesn't cause a problem off-road.

I fitted my LPG kit and had it certified by a company now out-of business. The kit cost around £1350 and about £100 on setting it up and certifying it.

I've done nearly 50k miles on my system with no problems and would definitely recommend it.