replace the distributor or the whole system?

birdseye · Sep 18th, 2009, 20:40

Got the usual problem with an S60 Bifuel - intermittent stalling on lpg. So the question is, do I fit a new distributor £894 inc vat or replace the whole system £1100 ?

Bhowani 2 · Sep 18th, 2009, 22:51

It won't cost you THAT much. See previous threads via Search index on this site -= LPG section.

Had mine done last year - £244.61p at Autogas 2000 Thirsk. Us Northern gasmen swear by John at that concern.

Mine now going like a proverbial dream and will be going up Hallingdal to Geilo on it's annual hols next month! Bliss & LPG is similar price to UK!

Bhowani
V70S Auto FF LPG

correction to syntax!

Clan · Sep 18th, 2009, 22:57

I could never pay £800 for sucha simple device , see how much the same thing is from a citroen dealer , they were used in Xantia models factory fitted . But Citroen parts prices are usualy more than Volvo , Try and obtain one from an independant LPG installer too .

Are you sure it IS the distributor? The LPG spring loaded inlet valve on the end of the brass inlet pipe going into the evaporator sticks sometimes , just needs a clean to free off .

classicswede · Sep 19th, 2009, 22:51

Cleaning the distrubitor can often solve the problem aswel

Clan · Sep 19th, 2009, 22:58

It can do , but not so much lately , i would say a one in 4 chance of cleaning working ..The problem seems to be with the motor on top , that alone was £300 so not economic to change just that .

classicswede · Sep 19th, 2009, 23:26

£300 just for the motor. divide that by six and you have the aprox price to the trade for one from the after market LPG supliers

Clan · Sep 20th, 2009, 08:35

sometimes i think volvo price some of their parts as not to sell for some reason . Some parts for older cars are so extortionate that they will never sell them . So why stock them at all .. On the other hand i just bought 4 front suspension tie bar bushes for a 300 for £12 so cant complain at that . totaly inconsistant..

Sep 18th, 2009, 20:40	#1
birdseye New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2012 17:10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: usk	replace the distributor or the whole system? Got the usual problem with an S60 Bifuel - intermittent stalling on lpg. So the question is, do I fit a new distributor £894 inc vat or replace the whole system £1100 ?

Sep 18th, 2009, 22:51	#2
Bhowani 2 Bhowani Last Online: Today 12:35 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ilkley Moor Edge!	LPG Distributor It won't cost you THAT much. See previous threads via Search index on this site -= LPG section. Had mine done last year - £244.61p at Autogas 2000 Thirsk. Us Northern gasmen swear by John at that concern. Mine now going like a proverbial dream and will be going up Hallingdal to Geilo on it's annual hols next month! Bliss & LPG is similar price to UK! Bhowani V70S Auto FF LPG correction to syntax!

Sep 18th, 2009, 22:57	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	I could never pay £800 for sucha simple device , see how much the same thing is from a citroen dealer , they were used in Xantia models factory fitted . But Citroen parts prices are usualy more than Volvo , Try and obtain one from an independant LPG installer too . Are you sure it IS the distributor? The LPG spring loaded inlet valve on the end of the brass inlet pipe going into the evaporator sticks sometimes , just needs a clean to free off . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 19th, 2009, 22:51	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Cleaning the distrubitor can often solve the problem aswel __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Sep 19th, 2009, 22:58	#5
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It can do , but not so much lately , i would say a one in 4 chance of cleaning working ..The problem seems to be with the motor on top , that alone was £300 so not economic to change just that . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 19th, 2009, 23:26	#6
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	£300 just for the motor. divide that by six and you have the aprox price to the trade for one from the after market LPG supliers __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Sep 20th, 2009, 08:35	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	sometimes i think volvo price some of their parts as not to sell for some reason . Some parts for older cars are so extortionate that they will never sell them . So why stock them at all .. On the other hand i just bought 4 front suspension tie bar bushes for a 300 for £12 so cant complain at that . totaly inconsistant.. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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