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BrianH · Sep 9th, 2018, 11:59

I started the first 27 miles to 150k B200 on petrol, then up to 400k on LPG. First seen in the our Volvo Driver magazine. Then converted to a much better B230E.

The system installed was a GROOT system from Holland and it's a really basic system for £1500. The first exhaust problem was at 350k. Then the B230E I thought was hard, wasn't. Rebuild £350. Head's are the week point; even with oil injection. It must have hard inserts. Check it out on vast information about engines,

I got the London emission zone permission, before they decided I didn't have the right certificate of conversion. Don't go there now. Win-win.

Running on LPG is a learning curve. I learned a lot from IWEMA Enterprise in Holland. their book explains so much about LPG. Look it up.

Years ago LPG was 39ppl now I can get it for 60ppl, but skip 70ppl. I know my areas in Dorset and Wiltshire where I do most of my volunteer work. So search out cheap stations. I have been to Italy and John O'groats on gas but you do need an LPG map from their association.

I have a 100 ltr tank behind the rear seat on the 245 which gives me 350 miles and about 40/42mpg. I can still get a washing machine in the back still.

Love it

BrianH 670k with a broken axle. But getting it fixed. This is very hard work!!!

Sep 9th, 2018, 11:59	#7
BrianH VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2024 18:10 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bournemouth	B200E and a B230E I started the first 27 miles to 150k B200 on petrol, then up to 400k on LPG. First seen in the our Volvo Driver magazine. Then converted to a much better B230E. The system installed was a GROOT system from Holland and it's a really basic system for £1500. The first exhaust problem was at 350k. Then the B230E I thought was hard, wasn't. Rebuild £350. Head's are the week point; even with oil injection. It must have hard inserts. Check it out on vast information about engines, I got the London emission zone permission, before they decided I didn't have the right certificate of conversion. Don't go there now. Win-win. Running on LPG is a learning curve. I learned a lot from IWEMA Enterprise in Holland. their book explains so much about LPG. Look it up. Years ago LPG was 39ppl now I can get it for 60ppl, but skip 70ppl. I know my areas in Dorset and Wiltshire where I do most of my volunteer work. So search out cheap stations. I have been to Italy and John O'groats on gas but you do need an LPG map from their association. I have a 100 ltr tank behind the rear seat on the 245 which gives me 350 miles and about 40/42mpg. I can still get a washing machine in the back still. Love it BrianH 670k with a broken axle. But getting it fixed. This is very hard work!!!