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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: sticka_v8_init on 19 June 2012, 07:55:32

Title: 2.2 auto with lpg.
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 19 June 2012, 07:55:32

Having been a Ford man for years and falling in love with my 2.5V6 Tourer (weekend & towing use), an LPG'd 2.2 auto saloon has caught my eye,so thinking of selling my current '04 Mondeo 1.8 work car. On paper, the Omega will be a far more enjoyable work drive (M4 Jct 10 - Canary Wharf) aswell as being a bit more economical. Whilst i'm still learning a lot about the V6 petrol, I know bugger all about the 2.2 nor the auto gearbox.
The car is an '03 with 116k miles, new cambelt and decent history. Any advice on what to look for with this engine/box away from the usual Omega issues. Have done a site search but can't seem to find much. Any advice much appreciated fellas. :y

Title: Re: 2.2 auto with lpg.
Post by: tunnie on 19 June 2012, 09:06:10

Details of the LPG install, if its mixer walk away, needs to be SGI. Make sure water pump was changed with the belt, other than that 2.2's are very reliable.

With my 2.2, on a good run I could get around 27mpg on gas, compared to V6's barely cracking 20mpg from reports here.

LPG has gone up, but fuel was around 11p a mile cost wise.

Title: Re: 2.2 auto with lpg.
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 20 June 2012, 17:26:00

Found the info from the installer as below:

Make VAUXHLL
Model OMEGA
Registration no. DN53 MTJ
Vin No WOLOVBM6931133986
Year 2003
Engine Capacity 2200CC
Mileage 67959 Miles
LPG system and tank(s) details
LPG system STAG 300-4 Plus
Reducer ZAVOLI ZETA N
Tank(s) manufacturer Irene
Number of tanks 1
Water capacity 85Lt

Any advice on if this is a good/bad system would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Title: Re: 2.2 auto with lpg.
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 21 June 2012, 22:12:03

Any advice on the above system :-\ 

Title: Re: 2.2 auto with lpg.
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 June 2012, 09:35:39

Well, the Stag system has been widely used on a DIY basis by lots of forum members. It's only as good as the fitter, of course, but rest assured that if you have problems there'll be someone on here who can help.

Title: Re: 2.2 auto with lpg.
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 June 2012, 12:44:06

As Kev has said, Stag system is up to the job if the fitter has done a decent job :y

But fear not, even if he hasn't there's enough knowledge to put it right if we need to ;)

Title: Re: 2.2 auto with lpg.
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 22 June 2012, 15:50:09

Thanks for the re assurance fellas, its much appreciated :y