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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: helstejeep on April 13, 2009, 11:30:20 PM

Title: LPG Swap
Post by: helstejeep on April 13, 2009, 11:30:20 PM
:roll:  I keep getting told its a piece of piss  ..........  I am not convinced

Any comments  :?:  :-)
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: Dave69 on April 14, 2009, 09:34:09 AM
it should be a relative straight swap since the engine is the same etc. the only difference is where the lpg tank is situated and the lpg pipes would need to be shortened and what would need to be done is recheck the fittings, mainly for integrity and if they are still sealed after the swap. the whole system needs to be checked by a certified installation engineer for safety reasons after it has been swapped over
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: Panic mechanic! on April 14, 2009, 06:50:27 PM
everything could be fitted but personally I would use a brand new pipe from the tank to the front end just for piece of mind.
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: Bishops Finger on April 15, 2009, 12:40:16 AM
Chuck LPG in the nearest skip and just use that petrol stuff
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: Dave69 on April 15, 2009, 08:08:50 PM
i get the feeling you dont like LGP
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: Bishops Finger on April 15, 2009, 10:32:56 PM
Deffo no

Never found a positive for it thats out weighed by negatives...
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: helstejeep on April 15, 2009, 10:58:23 PM
Whats wrong wi Lpg     I need to know all the down sides as well as good points  before I agree to this swap


 :-) + Cleaner

 :cry: looking for a garage with Lpg
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: Bishops Finger on April 15, 2009, 11:07:46 PM
More to go wrong..

Space for the tank....a huge issue

tank protection

Thats before finding service stations.....


Oh and running LPG is gheer than Julian Clary....
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: helstejeep on April 15, 2009, 11:20:22 PM
running LPG is gheer than Julian Clary...        :-D

 :?: ok     now I know the ins and outs


Cheers everyone
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: Panic mechanic! on April 15, 2009, 11:27:04 PM
Quote from: "Bishops Finger"
More to go wrong..

Space for the tank....a huge issue

tank protection

Thats before finding service stations.....


Oh and running LPG is gheer than Julian Clary....

space for a tank can be an issue, unless you go for the split underfloor jobbies which run a cut down main fuel tank.

tank protection?  when you consider a normal plastic tank is a few mm and a petrol tank even less, I think a gas tank made with a 5mm plate steel a lot safer option.

its better for the engine as it doesn't create carbon buildups and the oil lasts longer in the sump ( providing you got no leaks), service stations are everywhere unless you are wandering round the glens and lochs of scotland, never had a problem finding gas and if you have a tomtom you can  have a poi for lpg and you will be surprised where you can get hold of it.

just make sure you get a multi point system and not the older single point.

not sure about the julian bit tho so that could be right....but I have never had any problem when i ran an lpg jeep, except for thumb ache at the pump
Title: Re: LPG Swap
Post by: Bishops Finger on April 15, 2009, 11:36:42 PM
Don't want to mention thumbing actually.....

Being a luddite still think the stuffs a waste of  space.....