Volvo V70-Bi-Fuel

Itchy&scratchy · Oct 2nd, 2008, 16:31

I have a 2002 V70 bi-fuel fitted with a necam koltec system. I bought the car 18 months ago, both petrol and lpg sides were serviced.After several months the car cut out whilst on lpg, this continued every 2-4 weeks. I took the car to Volvo(warrington) they did a systems upgrade,but discovered no fault codes. I had the lpg serviced again at my local specialist, both filters being replaced with Volvo parts,ran well for 3-4 weeks then cut out again and continued every 2-4 weeks, generally on the overun. Took to another specialist who diagnosed/replaced gas distributer.car ran ok again for 3 weeks then cut out again.The car then started to cut out more often,1-2 a week,sometimes when stopping or accelerating or moving off, no pattern really.Took to another specialist who replaced vapourisor and front solenoid.
The car continues to cut out now as much as 3 times a day. often you can start and switch to gas ok, run for a mile then cuts out,will not re-start on gas, you have to start on petrol and continue to run on it for some time,you can then stop and it will restart on lpg, if you then travel a while and then stop for fuel or tea break it will not restart on lpg and you have to go through the same routine again.
The lpg places are at a loss and volvo do not seem to have much more of an idea re-lpg, not sure whats going on or what to do with it, anyone any clues as to possible fault or as to where i should try next, would volvo be any use? running out of ideas and patience with it!!!!!!

Bhowani 2 · Oct 2nd, 2008, 17:32

Hi

Talk to John at Autogas, Thirsk. 01845 524213
Also see the various threads on the FF Volvo systems on this forum. They do require TLC at various points, but having done 60,000m in 2 of them they are still the best kept secret on the roads

Bhowani
V70 S Auto FF LPG

Itchy&scratchy · Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:43

thanks for the info,will give thirsk a call.

capt jack · Oct 3rd, 2008, 21:10

Autogas 2000 at Thirsk are the dogs wotsits when it comes to LPG - as in the very best in the business!

They converted my V70 and I can honestly say it's been they best £1800 I ever spent on any car or car-related thing.

If death and taxes are the only certain things in life, the next most certain thing is that my next Volvo will be LPG'd by John at Autogas 2000!

Jack

humphrey999 · Aug 17th, 2009, 21:32

Hi there, I have the same issue, did you ever get to the bottom of your problem in the end?
Thanks,
H

T6S80 · Aug 17th, 2009, 23:09

The best LPG Fitter I have met is Tony Morris of Telford. Just off the M54 J6.

Autogas Power LPG. Tel: 01952 252333 Unit 1, Ketley Business Park, Telford , Shropshire TF1 5JD.

It is sited just behind the Shropshire Star printers.

Oct 2nd, 2008, 16:31	#1
Itchy&scratchy New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2008 12:56 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: cheshire	Volvo V70-Bi-Fuel I have a 2002 V70 bi-fuel fitted with a necam koltec system. I bought the car 18 months ago, both petrol and lpg sides were serviced.After several months the car cut out whilst on lpg, this continued every 2-4 weeks. I took the car to Volvo(warrington) they did a systems upgrade,but discovered no fault codes. I had the lpg serviced again at my local specialist, both filters being replaced with Volvo parts,ran well for 3-4 weeks then cut out again and continued every 2-4 weeks, generally on the overun. Took to another specialist who diagnosed/replaced gas distributer.car ran ok again for 3 weeks then cut out again.The car then started to cut out more often,1-2 a week,sometimes when stopping or accelerating or moving off, no pattern really.Took to another specialist who replaced vapourisor and front solenoid. The car continues to cut out now as much as 3 times a day. often you can start and switch to gas ok, run for a mile then cuts out,will not re-start on gas, you have to start on petrol and continue to run on it for some time,you can then stop and it will restart on lpg, if you then travel a while and then stop for fuel or tea break it will not restart on lpg and you have to go through the same routine again. The lpg places are at a loss and volvo do not seem to have much more of an idea re-lpg, not sure whats going on or what to do with it, anyone any clues as to possible fault or as to where i should try next, would volvo be any use? running out of ideas and patience with it!!!!!! Last edited by Itchy&scratchy; Oct 2nd, 2008 at 16:34.

Oct 2nd, 2008, 17:32	#2
Bhowani 2 Bhowani Last Online: Today 12:35 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ilkley Moor Edge!	V70 lpg Hi Talk to John at Autogas, Thirsk. 01845 524213 Also see the various threads on the FF Volvo systems on this forum. They do require TLC at various points, but having done 60,000m in 2 of them they are still the best kept secret on the roads Bhowani V70 S Auto FF LPG

Oct 3rd, 2008, 21:10	#4
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Autogas 2000 at Thirsk are the dogs wotsits when it comes to LPG - as in the very best in the business! They converted my V70 and I can honestly say it's been they best £1800 I ever spent on any car or car-related thing. If death and taxes are the only certain things in life, the next most certain thing is that my next Volvo will be LPG'd by John at Autogas 2000! Jack Last edited by capt jack; Oct 3rd, 2008 at 21:13.

Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:43	#3
Itchy&scratchy New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2008 12:56 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: cheshire	thanks for the info,will give thirsk a call.

Aug 17th, 2009, 21:32	#5
humphrey999 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2020 21:03 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: berkhamsted	Hi there, I have the same issue, did you ever get to the bottom of your problem in the end? Thanks, H

Aug 17th, 2009, 23:09	#6
T6S80 New Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2020 13:34 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Telford	The best LPG Fitter I have met is Tony Morris of Telford. Just off the M54 J6. Autogas Power LPG. Tel: 01952 252333 Unit 1, Ketley Business Park, Telford , Shropshire TF1 5JD. It is sited just behind the Shropshire Star printers.

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