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[damon80]

Hi Folks,

As the topic says on the tin, I've just got the feelers out if any of our resident Omega Experts/Magicians local to the North-West (Darth, Elite Pete, Andy B (who changed my oil quicker than I've broken wind - cheers again Andy  ), or anyone else I've failed to mention - apologies if I have  - no offence meant, but don't have chance to come on here as often as I'd like due to work commitments  ) - does LPG conversions for members?

I'm still getting a decent average MPG of between 35 - 39mpg (worked out the "old fashioned way"  - not by fuel computer, which is non-existent in Police-spec like mine). Don't get me wrong - I'm made up with the consumption as-is, but through work am starting to do more and more miles - if things keep on like they are now, I'm looking at 25k miles per year 

I have the potential to get LPG quite cheap through a friend of my cousin (sounds better than the old cliche of "friend of a friend"!  ), but would need to know roughly how much it would cost to convert in the 1st place to see if it's viable, or just not worth bothering with  :-/

I've even thought about selling mine and buying another which has already been LPG'd, but seeing some of the monstrosities and bodged conversions on offer (who the ***k would inject gas straight into the Plenum as oppose to the manifold?!  ), I'd sooner keep a known quantity (i.e. my Miggy), and see how much one of the Forum's genius'/experts would charge 

I can understand if there isn't anyone local (or indeed at all, given the associated legislation  ) able to take on the task, but thought it best to check anyway 

The only requirements I'd have are a toroidial tank (however you spell it - "spare wheel well jobbie" in Wigan speyk  ), and bumper-mounted filling fitting.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

As always - cheers folks 

[damon80]

Wow - with hindsight, got a bit giddy with the "smilies" on that post - lit up my screen more than our Xmas tree did that last post...!  Sorry bowt that...

[Lazydocker]

Hi Damon,

If you can do it yourself over a few weekends you could do it for around £700

As for someone else doing it... Not that I know of.

[bigboykarl]

there's a place in chorley who dlk talked to and helped him with mine...but he's an approved fitter so will not be cheap....however if you do 22k miles/35 mpg is 628.5 gallons..with an average of 50p litre cheaper so approx £2.25 a gallon you'll save 1400 a year

[damon80]

there's a place in chorley who dlk talked to and helped him with mine...but he's an approved fitter so will not be cheap....however if you do 22k miles/35 mpg is 628.5 gallons..with an average of 50p litre cheaper so approx £2.25 a gallon you'll save 1400 a year

Cheers Karl - yep, know where you mean matey, shall give him a bell 

Looking at those figures, it certainly seems to make sense...!

[Lazydocker]

there's a place in chorley who dlk talked to and helped him with mine...but he's an approved fitter so will not be cheap....however if you do 22k miles/35 mpg is 628.5 gallons..with an average of 50p litre cheaper so approx £2.25 a gallon you'll save 1400 a year

Cheers Karl - yep, know where you mean matey, shall give him a bell 

Looking at those figures, it certainly seems to make sense...!

We all (well the V6 owners) reckon on a saving of around 10p per mile on running costs

[damon80]

Hmmm, 10p a mile over 25k...
£2500 sounds better than £1400!!!   

[Lazydocker]

Hmmm, 10p a mile over 25k...
£2500 sounds better than £1400!!!   

That does depend on usage and driving style though

[TheBoy]

there's a place in chorley who dlk talked to and helped him with mine...but he's an approved fitter so will not be cheap....however if you do 22k miles/35 mpg is 628.5 gallons..with an average of 50p litre cheaper so approx £2.25 a gallon you'll save 1400 a year

Cheers Karl - yep, know where you mean matey, shall give him a bell 

Looking at those figures, it certainly seems to make sense...!

We all (well the V6 owners) reckon on a saving of around 10p per mile on running costs

I've had a couple of tanks of 7ppm cheaper (compared to Elite on petrol).

a) I STILL haven't sorted my BLM issue (maybe this weekend . Maybe not )
b) I'm always late it seems