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martin93t Dec 8th, 2011 18:12

1.8i Conversion
 
Has anyone had a 1.8i (duratec engine )Converted to lpg?

Any issues ?

classicswede Dec 8th, 2011 21:50

We are talking ford duratec I asume.

the are a very common conversion but the do suffer from VSR as do must other Ford engines. Fitting a valves system will give you good life out of the head before needed any machining work. Typicaly about 100,000 miles of running with valve saver or 10,000 without.

martin93t Dec 8th, 2011 22:12

You mean a valve lube system?

classicswede Dec 8th, 2011 22:21

yeh a valve lube or valve saver system will be needed.

martin93t Jan 9th, 2012 12:35

It's booked in for Wednesday.
Ac stag system and flashlube.

martin93t Feb 4th, 2012 16:06

Little update.

Been running with lpg for 800 miles now, just had first service and all is well.
Did a few tweeks today and the car feels even better.

Running cost are down from £70 a week to £36.


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