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Convert to LPG or not?
« on: 16 August 2009, 16:20:47 »
How much to convert a 2.6 MV6 to LPG? Its a 2001 model and aint worth a great deal I suppose so is it worth it?
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #1 on: 16 August 2009, 16:32:44 »
DIY about £600-800, all depends how long you intend to keep the car
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #2 on: 16 August 2009, 16:35:05 »
No intention of doing it myself. possible new job that requires a 140 mile round trip daily and dont want to have to get another cheaper car to run as I like this one..
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #3 on: 16 August 2009, 16:38:20 »
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No intention of doing it myself. possible new job that requires a 140 mile round trip daily and dont want to have to get another cheaper car to run as I like this one..

I would strongly advise DIY, member here went to a garage to have it done and the made a complete hash of it, was a utterly crap install. Many garages don't have a clue on the GM V6 when it comes to LPG.

You end up paying 3/4x the price for a rubbish install
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #4 on: 16 August 2009, 16:41:01 »
I would need to en-list the help of someone on here then as I wouldn't have a clue where to start.
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #5 on: 16 August 2009, 19:53:05 »
It's your car but if you're going to pay someone you need to budget £2k+ and use the installer that did Entwood's car as it is the only "Professional" installer that I would let loose on my car ::) ::) ::)

DIY it's a good way to save money... 10k miles or so and it's completely repayed :y :y :y

There have been occasions where some members have helped with an installation  :y :y
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #6 on: 16 August 2009, 20:09:47 »
what about diesel?? ive also heard with lpg you need a certificate of installation for insurance companys and it burns valves out i could be wrong tho
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« Reply #7 on: 16 August 2009, 20:12:08 »
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what about diesel?? ive also heard with lpg you need a certificate of installation for insurance companys and it burns valves out i could be wrong tho

Nope  ;)
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #8 on: 16 August 2009, 20:13:46 »
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what about diesel?? ive also heard with lpg you need a certificate of installation for insurance companys and it burns valves out i could be wrong tho

Nope  ;)
It kills a Taxi firms valves in there Mondeo's round here every 40k miles they replace  :o
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what about diesel?? ive also heard with lpg you need a certificate of installation for insurance companys and it burns valves out i could be wrong tho

Nope  ;)
It kills a Taxi firms valves in there Mondeo's round here every 40k miles they replace  :o

Thats cause Ford petrol engines are rubbish!
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« Reply #10 on: 16 August 2009, 20:15:12 »
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Nope  ;)
It kills a Taxi firms valves in there Mondeo's round here every 40k miles they replace  :o
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #11 on: 16 August 2009, 20:18:41 »
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what about diesel?? ive also heard with lpg you need a certificate of installation for insurance companys and it burns valves out i could be wrong tho

It doesn't burn out valves, it burns out vale seats when they aren't up to the job... But Omega ones are :y :y :y

You don't always need a certificate, it just makes life easier. Any LPGA approved installer can give a safety certificate which will satisfy insurance companies and the DIY kit comes with the COP you have to follow :y :y
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #12 on: 16 August 2009, 22:07:47 »
i really dont get these LPG conversions  :-/
if the cars already fitted then thats ok but i cant see a £2k install paying for itself in a hurry  ::)
also, when the GOV see everyone using LPG it,ll end up at £1.10 a litre anyway, remember cheap diesel?  >:(
its not for me  ;)
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #13 on: 16 August 2009, 22:14:02 »
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i really dont get these LPG conversions  :-/
if the cars already fitted then thats ok but i cant see a £2k install paying for itself in a hurry  ::)
also, when the GOV see everyone using LPG it,ll end up at £1.10 a litre anyway, remember cheap diesel?  >:(
its not for me  ;)

All depends on the millage you do, would take me a long time, but if you do the miles, can pay for itself surprisingly quickly.
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #14 on: 16 August 2009, 22:22:03 »
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i really dont get these LPG conversions  :-/
if the cars already fitted then thats ok but i cant see a £2k install paying for itself in a hurry  ::)
also, when the GOV see everyone using LPG it,ll end up at £1.10 a litre anyway, remember cheap diesel?  >:(
its not for me  ;)

Currently saving (in round terms) between 8 and 10p per mile... If you do the miles then it's worth it. I could have paid for a "professional" installation last August when I did mine and it still would have paid for itself by now :y :y :y As it it, the £700 mine cost was saved within 4 months.

As for the Government... They are currently committed to promoting LPG as it is a Green Fuel :y :y I'm sure the price will go up considerably in the future but I'm happy to reap the savings whilst they're there :y :y :y
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #15 on: 17 August 2009, 18:01:49 »
Pity you were not nearer
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Re: Convert to LPG or not?
« Reply #16 on: 20 August 2009, 01:11:05 »
DIY is not that bad. I am currently working on fitting a system to my Mig. I got a 2nd hand Bigas SGIS sytem, complete from *bay for £140, OK I have to replace the pipes and will change the filter, but that should pay for its self soon.
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