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[cem_devecioglu]

Don't agree how/why LPG running is more likely to cause electrical issues.

As long as its been wired in correctly, its just replacing petrol with gas. If there is a engine running fault, turn off gas. If it remains, you know its not LPG, if it goes away then you have an LPG fault. Easy to diagnose, but then again most garages appear to struggle with the basics! 

Only possible issue is you use spark plugs quicker, as LPG requires stronger spark. In turn the coil pack / dis pack would have to work harder.

But number of us run LPG without issues 

running lpg dont cause electrical issues..  but lpg is more sensitive to electrical problems imo.. and besides installers using bad sockets/connectors, botched wiring cause more issues then we can guess..
 
 

[TheBoy]

Don't agree how/why LPG running is more likely to cause electrical issues.

As long as its been wired in correctly, its just replacing petrol with gas. If there is a engine running fault, turn off gas. If it remains, you know its not LPG, if it goes away then you have an LPG fault. Easy to diagnose, but then again most garages appear to struggle with the basics! 

Only possible issue is you use spark plugs quicker, as LPG requires stronger spark. In turn the coil pack / dis pack would have to work harder.

But number of us run LPG without issues 

running lpg dont cause electrical issues..  but lpg is more sensitive to electrical problems imo.. and besides installers using bad sockets/connectors, botched wiring cause more issues then we can guess..

Thats not really specific to LPG. Poor workmanship will always cause problems.

IME, LPG isn't any more sensitive to electrical gremlins any more than the petrol injection system.

[tunnie]

If its been installed right, it will be fine.

Done 20k+ on LPG on mine without a problem, combined between us DIY Stag users we have clocked up 100,000+

Given UK's wet climate too, crap roads, salt, just shows a good install is key 

[omega3000]

Full service/diagnostic check and reset on lpg £120 recommended once a year ...

[tunnie]

Full service/diagnostic check and reset on lpg £120 recommended once a year ...

Erhhh what? Who says that?

I'd like to know what the fek they spend £120 on 

Filter (only service item) once a year is a bit OTT, they are barely a tenner?

[omega3000]

Me too ....

here

 

[Jabe]

Do the engines in the Omega range require any extra valve lubrication?

[tunnie]

Do the engines in the Omega range require any extra valve lubrication?

No, unlike others, like Ford, the valves can take it.

Many of us on DIY stag kits don't use any, but, I believe Entwood on his (non Stag) does.

[albitz]

No.Tried & tested on many cars over long periods of time and high mileages and no-one has had any problems.

Must type faster etc. I believe the reason Entwoods car has it is because his installer fitted it as standard.Dont know if he uses it.

[PhilRich]

That £120 'Service' gave me a bloody good laugh!
at least Dick Turpin had the good grace to wear a mask!

[albitz]

I dont know of anything on an LPG system which needs servicing as a matter of course tbh.

[Entwood]

No.Tried & tested on many cars over long periods of time and high mileages and no-one has had any problems.

Must type faster etc. I believe the reason Entwoods car has it is because his installer fitted it as standard.Dont know if he uses it.

Absolutely correct .. and the reservoir is empty and has been for some considerable time .... ever since the bottle they supplied was used up ..

[Lazydocker]

Full service/diagnostic check and reset on lpg £120 recommended once a year ...

Erhhh what? Who says that?

I'd like to know what the fek they spend £120 on 

Filter (only service item) once a year is a bit OTT, they are barely a tenner?

Not actually a bad price if they do it properly. 1 or 2 x vapour filter(s), 1 x Liquid Phase Filter, drain heavy ends, full leak test and component security, full road test and state of tune check plus any software updates as required. Filters are anywhere from £2 to £20 each (depending which one), up to 30 mins to change all filters and drain heavy ends (possibly more if tricky location ), leak test 5-10 mins, decent software check and road test 30-40 mins. So about 1.5 hours labour plus parts, plus VAT, £120 isn't too bad

That said, I wouldn't pay it annually

Perhaps I should be offering it as a mobile service

[tunnie]

Planning to get 2.2 running again, Elite is nice, but I miss my 2.2!

If you are planning to be over this way at any point, might time a visit back. As a little admin took the piss, suggested my mapping needs checking.

[Lazydocker]

Planning to get 2.2 running again, Elite is nice, but I miss my 2.2!

If you are planning to be over this way at any point, might time a visit back. As a little admin took the piss, suggested my mapping needs checking.

It is overdue a check Unfortunately your car is converted with a borderline component so there will always be a compromise More likely to be able to meet you up this way if you're taking it back to London Not sure when I'll next be over that way... Not as easy to have a random weekend away now we have the hound to look after