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Sep 18th, 2008, 23:48 | #1 |
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Welcome to the new LPG section!
Thanks entirely to the views aired by voters in this poll over the last 3 weeks, the team has seen fit to create this section 2 weeks ahead of schedule, solely for the discussion of LPG related stuff.
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Sep 19th, 2008, 02:24 | #2 |
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Thanks...
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Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav. |
Sep 19th, 2008, 09:27 | #3 |
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thanks for this addtion to the forum.
hopefully it might make the process of owning and running an LPG volvo a bit easier |
Sep 20th, 2008, 13:31 | #4 |
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An excellent addition, well done!
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Sep 20th, 2008, 22:40 | #5 |
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BrianH
200k miles on LPG
My 245 GL was converted in 2001 at about 150k through an VOC advert. At £1254 it was a good investment as it paid for itself in 22 months. Although I lost the space to load 6' items, washing machines would still load into the estate boot after a 100ltr gas tank was installed. This gives 350mls. The cost from installation was 42ppl (pence per litre) for gas to cheapest in Bristol at 29ppl and currently locally at 58ppl. This can be max. locally at 70ppl and recently on holiday in Southern Ireland (towing) at 80ppl. Gas up to Aberdeen OK. Gas down to Italy OK, but you need two adaptors. Could'nt figure out Swiss adaptors though. Checked the engine cylinder pressures at 350k and they were in spec. I do use a very high specification Amsoil 2000 Series oil with bypass filtration though, which I sample every 6 months and send it off to the lab for analysis. 6k per ltr useage. No problem with valve clearance or adustments. Extrapulating the pot pressures on a graph may give 840k??? Problems include knowing where your gas stations are (not advertised in Ireland, look for the gas tanks in passing stations, except one on the Ring of Kerry). There is a Dutch book, mine is in Dutch, which shows all European stations. UK stations can be down loaded on to your Satnav. The simple gas vapourisers can be overalled with new gaskets and 'o' ring seals quite easily when required, say 5/6 years for about £30. Main problem is the occasional erratic idle, 500 to 1000 rpm??? Stalling sometimes??? Back-fire blows up the plastic inlet system, you must use 3 prong cooler plugs (turbo spec). All electrical ignition systems must be pristine. Or you could install a back-fire valve to relieve the pressure. BrianH |
Oct 8th, 2008, 18:32 | #6 |
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Volvo and LPG
Great news. It's got to be good for us real gas guzzelers!
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Oct 23rd, 2008, 09:20 | #7 |
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Aftermarket LPG installations
I am looking at having an LPG conversion done to a 1997 V70 2.5i SE AC with 88,000 miles on the clock. I am warned that the valve seats may not be up to the extra heat. Also I have no idea which of the many kits to choose. For the safety of the Nation and because my wife says I have the mechanical ability of a chicken, I will be using a specialist installer in the Notts / Derbys/ Leics/ Lincs area! Does anyone have an opinion.
I used to have a Volvo 850 2.5 GLT which I had converted and found it excellent on gas, until it was stolen and burnt out! |
Nov 16th, 2008, 12:28 | #8 |
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New owner of V70 2002 bifuel
Thanks for this addition to the forum,Its great to have some where to go for help and advice from other volvo lpg owners.
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S40 converted last June
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they will give you a great price 2 years unlimited warranty free service 2000mls free system check after 2000mls or you can log on tp www.globalautogas.co.uk |
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