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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #15 on: 09 November 2009, 23:28:46 »

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After chatting with Kevin, we came to the conclusion the kit is as good if not better than middle market systems.

I think James remembers the OMVL injector failure, I can vouch for Romano injectors not liking high gas pressures, but they are quiet and pretty reliable.

Yep.  :y

20K miles on mine now without being touched. Apart from the occasional bog down when changing up at 6K it's fantastic. If I were to do it again it would be the same kit again.

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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #16 on: 10 November 2009, 00:31:31 »

very pleased with mine, apart from the slight hic up when raging it as Kevin mentions, its fine. Am i right in thinking only drive by wire cars are affected with this kit?
Ie 2.6 and 3.2?

pm'd Entwood re this issue as he has the same 3.2 as myself and Kevin and he has no problems with his kits set up...

So it can be done.

Although thinking about it, i'm not sure i want to get rid of the problem as it makes me back off the power at the top of the rev range. Its about saving money after all. But on the other hand its a bit annoying when some blonde bird in a mini cooper 's' clears off before i can change to petrol.

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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #17 on: 10 November 2009, 09:53:21 »

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We have indeed Tunnie (PM pending). I have just sent our supplier my order  :y

I seems the supply of these kits is a closely guarded secret :-/

Sorry Guffer... Can't put the details on the public forum because he wants to be sure he's giving us the deal. I'll PM them over in a mo.... Was a bit busy this weekend :y :y
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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #18 on: 10 November 2009, 09:55:24 »

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very pleased with mine, apart from the slight hic up when raging it as Kevin mentions, its fine. Am i right in thinking only drive by wire cars are affected with this kit?
Ie 2.6 and 3.2?

pm'd Entwood re this issue as he has the same 3.2 as myself and Kevin and he has no problems with his kits set up...

So it can be done.

Although thinking about it, i'm not sure i want to get rid of the problem as it makes me back off the power at the top of the rev range. Its about saving money after all. But on the other hand its a bit annoying when some blonde bird in a mini cooper 's' clears off before i can change to petrol.


Nope... Mine's the same. I have it switch back to petrol at about 5200RPM to overcome it :y :y
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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #19 on: 10 November 2009, 09:58:05 »

My 2.5 V6 used to redline no problem with the stag kit  ::)
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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #20 on: 10 November 2009, 10:16:33 »

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My 2.5 V6 used to redline no problem with the stag kit  ::)

AFAIK it doesn't affect the 2.5's ::) ::)

But it all works so well other than that and TBH it's not often (in an Auto) that it revs that high it doesn't really matter :y :y
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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #21 on: 10 November 2009, 10:22:11 »

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On a serious note, re LPG...

I'll give you a hand with yours, if you give me a hand with mine  :y

I'm going to LPG the mig as soon as I can really (once I've done the HGs, manifold gaskets, etc)...

Sounds like a plan, sure gadget hands could here could be of some use, could be a LPG fitting party, think TB has been mulling it for ages too. Get the BBQ out, some bacon butties on.

Your welcome to use my garage here  :y

My contract is up for renew in 6 weeks, they have to take the decision now to extend it, or offer me perm. If i go perm, fuel no longer counts against my tax, so will need to reduce my fuel bill. Petrol is 110p now, with LPG 57p, kinda makes me think about it every time i drive past  ;D


A LPG fitting party would probably be a bit of a pain... That said, I'm willing to help anyone out if I'm not working, as long as they can put me up.  :y :y

TB was talking to Kevin and I at Newent about converting his, but I wouldn't really think converting more than 2 at a time would be very practical... There's a lot to do :y :y
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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #22 on: 10 November 2009, 12:27:21 »

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A LPG fitting party would probably be a bit of a pain... That said, I'm willing to help anyone out if I'm not working, as long as they can put me up.  :y :y

TB was talking to Kevin and I at Newent about converting his, but I wouldn't really think converting more than 2 at a time would be very practical... There's a lot to do :y :y

I tend to agree. :-/

However, if we could get enough people to work productively on a couple of cars at a time (I suggest 2 or 3 per car), along with enough tools and enough space to work on a couple of cars in parallel without treading on each other's toes, it does mean that one or more of us "experts ::)" could juggle a "supervisory role" on a couple of conversions in parallel rather than taking a weekend for each conversion.

It's a tall order to achieve the above, though. I certainly don't have the space, especially this time of year when working outside is not (IMHO) feasible.

It's also a pretty solid weekend's work to convert a car so too many distractions like barbecues (unless Mr. Dent can be persuaded to man them)  :y might limit what we can achieve.

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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #23 on: 10 November 2009, 14:27:19 »

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A LPG fitting party would probably be a bit of a pain... That said, I'm willing to help anyone out if I'm not working, as long as they can put me up.  :y :y

TB was talking to Kevin and I at Newent about converting his, but I wouldn't really think converting more than 2 at a time would be very practical... There's a lot to do :y :y

I tend to agree. :-/

However, if we could get enough people to work productively on a couple of cars at a time (I suggest 2 or 3 per car), along with enough tools and enough space to work on a couple of cars in parallel without treading on each other's toes, it does mean that one or more of us "experts ::)" could juggle a "supervisory role" on a couple of conversions in parallel rather than taking a weekend for each conversion.

It's a tall order to achieve the above, though. I certainly don't have the space, especially this time of year when working outside is not (IMHO) feasible.

It's also a pretty solid weekend's work to convert a car so too many distractions like barbecues (unless Mr. Dent can be persuaded to man them)  :y might limit what we can achieve.

Kevin

I'd be more than happy to come along to anyone's conversion to lend a hand and cast an eye but, as Kevin said, 2-3 people is really the most who can work on any conversion at one time... One at the front, one at the back and one underneath/inside :y :y

Actually.... Kevin, I may be in touch in the new year if I find a replacement for mine ::) ::)
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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #24 on: 10 November 2009, 14:48:14 »

Advice taken  :y

Just an excuse for more BBQ weekends though doing one at a time  ;D

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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #25 on: 10 November 2009, 14:50:49 »

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Advice taken  :y

Just an excuse for more BBQ weekends though doing one at a time  ;D



After extensive research, JamesV6CDX and I have determined that Bacon butties and beer are the ideal form of sustenance during LPG conversions.  :y

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« Reply #26 on: 10 November 2009, 16:10:45 »

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Advice taken  :y

Just an excuse for more BBQ weekends though doing one at a time  ;D



After extensive research, JamesV6CDX and I have determined that Bacon butties and beer are the ideal form of sustenance during LPG conversions.  :y

Kevin

If you like, we can continue that research when one purchases another kit  ::)

 :D  :y
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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #27 on: 10 November 2009, 18:38:40 »

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A LPG fitting party would probably be a bit of a pain... That said, I'm willing to help anyone out if I'm not working, as long as they can put me up.  :y :y

TB was talking to Kevin and I at Newent about converting his, but I wouldn't really think converting more than 2 at a time would be very practical... There's a lot to do :y :y

I tend to agree. :-/

However, if we could get enough people to work productively on a couple of cars at a time (I suggest 2 or 3 per car), along with enough tools and enough space to work on a couple of cars in parallel without treading on each other's toes, it does mean that one or more of us "experts ::)" could juggle a "supervisory role" on a couple of conversions in parallel rather than taking a weekend for each conversion.

It's a tall order to achieve the above, though. I certainly don't have the space, especially this time of year when working outside is not (IMHO) feasible.

It's also a pretty solid weekend's work to convert a car so too many distractions like barbecues (unless Mr. Dent can be persuaded to man them)  :y might limit what we can achieve.

Kevin

We can talk about the suitability of the area we are using for the meet this weekend on saturday if you like.  I have access to it whenever I want and we can leave cars there overnight and even over weekends if needs be.  It's just the power problem that needs to be overcome
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« Reply #28 on: 10 November 2009, 20:16:54 »

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A LPG fitting party would probably be a bit of a pain... That said, I'm willing to help anyone out if I'm not working, as long as they can put me up.  :y :y

TB was talking to Kevin and I at Newent about converting his, but I wouldn't really think converting more than 2 at a time would be very practical... There's a lot to do :y :y

I tend to agree. :-/

However, if we could get enough people to work productively on a couple of cars at a time (I suggest 2 or 3 per car), along with enough tools and enough space to work on a couple of cars in parallel without treading on each other's toes, it does mean that one or more of us "experts ::)" could juggle a "supervisory role" on a couple of conversions in parallel rather than taking a weekend for each conversion.

It's a tall order to achieve the above, though. I certainly don't have the space, especially this time of year when working outside is not (IMHO) feasible.

It's also a pretty solid weekend's work to convert a car so too many distractions like barbecues (unless Mr. Dent can be persuaded to man them)  :y might limit what we can achieve.

Kevin

We can talk about the suitability of the area we are using for the meet this weekend on saturday if you like.  I have access to it whenever I want and we can leave cars there overnight and even over weekends if needs be.  It's just the power problem that needs to be overcome

Generators could solve that, with a large group should not be too expensive.
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Re: Head gasket progress this weekend
« Reply #29 on: 10 November 2009, 20:19:13 »

How much power do you need ?? I have a 2KW generator that I would be willing to lend to forum members. Would just need collection/return to near swidnod
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