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Title: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 12 April 2011, 08:33:44

Morning all,

Ref LPG. I have a "star-gas" system fitted to my mig in 2002 (not by me though). The car has only done 19k since then.
After taking the car off my dads hands, I notice that LPG kicks in a different times.

I leave the switch constantly on gas.

Sometimes it starts on petrol and at some point changes over, other times it starts on gas and stays on gas.

On petrol she ticks over perfect, but on gas she's a little lumpy.

It was noted on the last MOT that there was a possible air leak whilst running on petrol, but knowing jack about mechanics of a car, I don't have a clue what that exactly means  :-?

Any pointers please?  :)

TIA :y

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 April 2011, 09:26:54

Switching to gas depends on engine temp. being up to the set perameter. Gas will run a bit lumpy on a cold engine.

Do you have any software for it?

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: mathewst on 12 April 2011, 10:36:03

As Chris said it is temperature dependant.
Mine takes about 4 minutes during winter to switch to lpg and only a minute during summer (both starting from cold of course).

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 April 2011, 14:32:10

I would bet money that if it's "star gas" it'll be some awful mixer system, and I'll bet my right arm the coolant feed is plumbed incorrectly  ::) ;D

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 April 2011, 14:33:09

You're only up the road from me, I'll cast my eye over your engine / install, if you like?  :y

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 12 April 2011, 15:52:09

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You're only up the road from me, I'll cast my eye over your engine / install, if you like?  :y

Hi mate,

That offer would be very decent of you  :y

I see that you've got a house move in progress, so when your available and I can get down to you, that would be awesome!

Cheers, Dave  :)

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 April 2011, 21:23:54

I think I've seen that estate recently.

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 12 April 2011, 21:29:59

Quite possibly! Up until Friday, I've been driving round the area quite a bit.
Flash me next time (ooo errr) and well have a chat :y

Not met any fellow OOF members in the area yet.  :)

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 13 April 2011, 13:48:19

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Quite possibly! Up until Friday, I've been driving round the area quite a bit.
Flash me next time (ooo errr) and well have a chat :y

Not met any fellow OOF members in the area yet.  :)

Noticed any facelift saloons in silver with a spoiler and a slight suspension drop?

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 13 April 2011, 15:14:27

'fraid not.

With losing my job and few other interesting things happening, my head is up my arse at the moment!  :(

I'm over in Catshill, B61.  You?

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 13 April 2011, 16:40:48

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'fraid not.

With losing my job and few other interesting things happening, my head is up my arse at the moment!  :(

I'm over in Catshill, B61.  You?

Worcester but go to Droitwich Ombersley regularly, Webbs occasionally, Bromsgrove occasionally.

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 13 April 2011, 18:27:14

Well I'll keep my eyes peeled now I know your in the area!  :y

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2011, 19:47:21

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Well I'll keep my eyes peeled now I know your in the area!  :y

Can't miss it, Martin Imber's is the one with the ironing board on the boot, and a pikey bar out the back

Title: Re: LPG - How does it work?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 14 April 2011, 08:11:51

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Well I'll keep my eyes peeled now I know your in the area!  :y

Can't miss it, Martin Imber's is the one with the ironing board on the boot, and a pikey bar out the back

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D