1.8i Conversion

martin93t · Dec 8th, 2011, 18:12

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.

Dec 8th, 2011, 18:12	#1
martin93t Junior Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2018 19:42 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport	1.8i Conversion Has anyone had a 1.8i (duratec engine )Converted to lpg? Any issues ? __________________ Volvo V50 SE port 1.8 - LPG converted. Saab 9-3ss Turbo X Saab 9-3 270bhp - track toy. Turbo lag is like foreplay, you know its coming and its going to be good

Dec 8th, 2011, 21:50	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	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. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 8th, 2011, 22:12	#3
martin93t Junior Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2018 19:42 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport	You mean a valve lube system? __________________ Volvo V50 SE port 1.8 - LPG converted. Saab 9-3ss Turbo X Saab 9-3 270bhp - track toy. Turbo lag is like foreplay, you know its coming and its going to be good

Dec 8th, 2011, 22:21	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	yeh a valve lube or valve saver system will be needed. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jan 9th, 2012, 12:35	#5
martin93t Junior Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2018 19:42 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport	It's booked in for Wednesday. Ac stag system and flashlube. __________________ Volvo V50 SE port 1.8 - LPG converted. Saab 9-3ss Turbo X Saab 9-3 270bhp - track toy. Turbo lag is like foreplay, you know its coming and its going to be good

Feb 4th, 2012, 16:06	#6
martin93t Junior Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2018 19:42 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport	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. __________________ Volvo V50 SE port 1.8 - LPG converted. Saab 9-3ss Turbo X Saab 9-3 270bhp - track toy. Turbo lag is like foreplay, you know its coming and its going to be good

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