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Title: LPG COnversion
Post by: Edd on 12 November 2008, 23:11:44
Hi

I live in Essex and I am thinking about converting to LPG. Can anyone advise on an approximate price. I have th 2.6 CDX V6 Omega

Is this something I can do easily or is it something for the experts. Im a tradesman by trade so resonably switched on.

Please advise

Edd
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: albitz on 12 November 2008, 23:14:04
Jamesv6cdx might be the man to talk to,although there are quite a few members with experience of lpg.
whereabouts in essex are you btw ?.
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Edd on 12 November 2008, 23:19:29
Not far from Lakeside
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: albitz on 12 November 2008, 23:22:35
down sarf then :y ;D
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Edd on 12 November 2008, 23:24:02
Yeah we all have our bad points LOL but im not an Essex boy  ;D
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 November 2008, 23:25:53
There are some pictures of my conversion here to give you an idea what's involved:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1216678718

I'd say not too bad if you're used to working on cars, but not a project to cut your teeth on really.

Cost for the complete kit of parts including a 4 hole tank was £700 for my DIY job. Budget for £2000+ to get a decent equivalent professional  install done.

Kevin
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Edd on 12 November 2008, 23:27:35
Cheers Kevin

I will have a look at whats involved. I dont suppose you kept the instructions to give me some idea????
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Edd on 12 November 2008, 23:29:16
Sorry just looked at your post, Great post i shall read properly now
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2008, 00:51:56
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Yeah we all have our bad points LOL but im not an Essex boy  ;D

You mean to say you haven't got an "Edd and Tracy" or similar sun shield across your windscreen, furry dice hanging from the interior mirror and leopard skin covers on your seats? :-? ;D ;D ;)

Living in Essex means if you haven't yet you soon will! :D :D :D ;)
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Ken T on 13 November 2008, 01:02:35
Now LZ, that's a bit cruel, its like expecting all people born in Scotland, to be called Jimmy. (they're all called Jock actually !)

ken
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 08:49:33
Leopard printed seats hmmmmmm NO NO NO get the thought out of your head Edd the leather is better
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 November 2008, 12:15:56
Hi Edd,

Here's (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1219174789) a link to the pictures of my conversion. Same kit as Kevin's but on a mini-facelift car so slightly different.

I only live near Ipswich so perhaps we could meet up at some point so you could have a look yourself?
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 16:47:22
Thanks mate, nice job. How much does the full kit cost to buy. I might take you up on the meet offer as im very new to the Omega and would like some advice on the Gas conversion

Cheers

Speak soon maybe meet after Christmas
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 November 2008, 17:34:17
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Thanks mate, nice job. How much does the full kit cost to buy. I might take you up on the meet offer as im very new to the Omega and would like some advice on the Gas conversion

Cheers

Speak soon maybe meet after Christmas

Thanks for the kind words of praise :y :y

It's the same kit that Kevin's got and cost me about £700 for everything for the installation.

I budgeted on saving 10p per mile, so payback is after 7000 miles. However, with the recent drop in the price in petrol I'm not quite saving as much as 10p but it'll still have paid for itself by the time I do 10k (maximum) which will be around the end of February at the latest.

You're more than welcome to have a nose around when it's convenient to meet up... Perhaps we could have a mini meet and get some of the others to come along.
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Richie London on 13 November 2008, 17:40:59
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Now LZ, that's a bit cruel, its like expecting all people born in Scotland, to be called Jimmy. (they're all called Jock actually !)

ken

not round here there not, there called sweaty socks  ::) :)
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 17:44:43
sounds good will keep in touch
Title: Re: LPG COnversion
Post by: Jay w on 13 November 2008, 17:59:37
Hi Edd, welcome to OOF :y

I did my 2.6 CDX back at the beginning of the year. took me 4 days in total, if you are switched on then you should be able to do it with few issues, i consider it to be a bolt on job really.

The only advice i would give is to get another inlet manifold and drill and tap it for the nozzels, that way you reduce the time the car is off the road, plus if you get it wrong then you don't have the stress of finding one in order just to get the car up and running again.

I have done just over 20,000 miles with mine and had no problems at all, mine is the same kit that Kevin and Lazydocker have in their cars, excellent value, this is my second Omega with that kit on it

this is my thread when i did my conversion

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1211590970/0

there is a wealth of knowledge about these systems here, just ask away