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« on: 03 August 2008, 11:44:43 »Quote
Thanks mate. I'm sending the car back home to the Democratic Republic of CongoAre you going with.
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Thanks mate. I'm sending the car back home to the Democratic Republic of CongoAre you going with.
Hi all -
I have been a proud Omega owner for the last 4 years - Y Reg - 2.2 CD - beautiful car in every way - but recent intractable sensor problems, very high fuel consumption etc. etc. - have meant it's expensive to run - and it's getting really costly in repairs (I'm not gifted, maintenance wise!).
I HAVE LOVED this car, and I want another Omega if possible.... now, would you believe, I have been offered (by a trusted friend) another absolutely immaculate Y Reg 2.2 - CDX Auto Leather - for £1,500 and I'm tempted to buy it [downside is it has 156K on the clock, but it's had a recent set of tyres, cambelt replacement 2 months ago, also fitted with newish (gas) shockers] It is returning a good 20% better fuel economy than my CD, too.
I'm thinking of scrapping the CD and buying the CDX. Does that seem reasonable - or too big a gamble?? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks.
Get the stag kit from Jeremy at u-fit-lpg. His ebay user is u-fit (I think) but there are links to Jeremy's details on here somewhere (I'll have a look in a moment!)
You will pay under £700 for the full kit if you go for the more expensive 4-hole tank (80Litres) which isn't essential on the 3.0. I have, but only because I do a lot of miles (25-30k) and a lot of towing! When I collected my front end kit I was talking about multi-vales, as opposed to 4 separate valves, and there are apparently some new ones becoming available soon which can allegedly cope with up to approx 275bhb, so are a viable option for all Miggys!
As for the fitting... As you are only in Reading, Kevin Wood may be able to advise and possibly even lend a bit of a hand (obviously I can't say this for sure because I don't know what his time and commitments are like!!) I can almost certainly lend you a spare inlet manifold so you can install the injector nozzles in advance (on an exchange basis!)
I wouldn't worry too much about the mileage, as long as the car has been well maintained you should get at least the same again from it!! Mine's just gone past 121k and runs like new!! Also, LPG being a cleaner fuel means that the engine internals will last longer!
I think there's going to be a full "how to" made up very soon, with input from all of the people who have done the DIY route. I know I'm planning to try and document some of the process when I fit mine in the next 3-4 weeks![/quote]
That would be great as i think i will be going down the LPG road soon myself. I said i never would again after my dads single point on a 2.0 16V 98 omega which was fitted by a company in glastonbury and was c**p.
Also i have seen on here a member has fitted the LPG filler to the towbar and i think i will do the same as it looked very tidy.
QuoteQuoteQuotebut the buyer will want to know where those flamin' wires go
Not your problem if you sell it on eBay!!
The Stag kit is under £500 for the front end, and it comes with fantastic instructions!!! You might even be able to get a discount if you don't need all the extra pipework etc but TBH I'd just get the whole lot and completely re-fit, including the rear to front fuel line!!
Was thinking of changing the front to rear fuel line at some point -- I don't like the way the original installers passed it over the chassis rail at the front ( petrol lines go through -- gas lines go over -- or under to be more accurate. If unfortunate enough to bottom the rail the lines would be ripped off !!!!!
Thats just lazy - I passed mine through the "3rd" hole in the chassis leg and even used a spare clip where it climbs up the inner wheelarch. It's never going to look factory fit but I wanted it to be reasonably neat...
I am not spotty thank youQuoteQuoteQuotebut the buyer will want to know where those flamin' wires go
Not your problem if you sell it on eBay!!
The Stag kit is under £500 for the front end, and it comes with fantastic instructions!!! You might even be able to get a discount if you don't need all the extra pipework etc but TBH I'd just get the whole lot and completely re-fit, including the rear to front fuel line!!
Was thinking of changing the front to rear fuel line at some point -- I don't like the way the original installers passed it over the chassis rail at the front ( petrol lines go through -- gas lines go over -- or under to be more accurate. If unfortunate enough to bottom the rail the lines would be ripped off !!!!!
Worse still... You might get some spotty grease monkey us it a a jacking point!!!
Wires on top are temp sensor
Can you get a wiring diagram for the kit?
Can I be the odd one out... I don't think you should fit this kit. Sell it on ebay for whatever you can, and buy a brand new Stag one. With the lengths you're going to, this won't be a great expense and you'll have the insurance of knowing the LPG kit is brand new and under guarantee...