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LPG conversion on 1.9i?

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Aug 2010, 11:29
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by mattydubster » 26 Aug 2010, 07:33

Hi people

Seriously considering an LPG conversion but have trawled these pages and not seen anything on converting an injection.

Anybody know of...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Aug 2010, 11:29
1 way valve?

Last post by Donald360 « 26 Aug 2010, 06:48
Replies: 4
by Rozzo » 26 Jul 2010, 22:04

is there a 1 way valve where the filler hose enters the tank?
reason i'm asking is that i want to remove the lpg system from our audi 80 and the gas...

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Last post by Donald360
26 Aug 2010, 06:48
lowering issues

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 Aug 2010, 16:24
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by krynac » 21 Aug 2010, 19:10

Hi,
I lowered my van recently with a kit bought in from Germany paid about £260.00 for a full kit to lower about 50mm trouble is when the van is...

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 Aug 2010, 16:24
LPG on 2.1 Injection

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Aug 2010, 19:10
Replies: 4
by colouredFunk » 02 Aug 2010, 10:50

Hiya,

Does anyone have the Injector system for their LPG conversion (rather than going into the air filter)?

Gasure can't get the parts these days,...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Aug 2010, 19:10
In need of a mixer ring

Last post by helga592 « 30 Jul 2010, 17:42
Replies: 14
by sam_seed » 20 Jul 2010, 09:24

Hi guys! I have a 91 caravelle with a 1.9dg engine. As i'm gonna be using this as my daily for a bit i've decided to gas it. I've got a hold of most...

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Last post by helga592
30 Jul 2010, 17:42
Lpg conversion £890??

Last post by peterg « 29 Jul 2010, 20:22
Replies: 9
by peterg » 28 Jul 2010, 12:31

Hi, Has anybory used this company? onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; £890 for a full converstion fitted in a day 65 - 70 lt tank??? They...

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Last post by peterg
29 Jul 2010, 20:22
LPG Tank access

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Jul 2010, 07:47
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by MK_Munchie » 25 Jul 2010, 21:30

Hi - IF you've seen any of my other posts you'll have guessed I'm new to all this. I have a T25 1989 westfalia with LPG underslung tank, have only...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Jul 2010, 07:47
switch fried, replacement sought

Last post by Donald360 « 25 Jul 2010, 11:09
Replies: 6
by Poddington » 23 Jul 2010, 15:06

Hi all,

I have an lpg conversion installed by a previous owner.

The system operates with a switch on the dash which on the right is gas and left...

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Last post by Donald360
25 Jul 2010, 11:09
LPG Tank - How Full ???

Last post by MK_Munchie « 22 Jul 2010, 22:28
Replies: 3
by MK_Munchie » 03 Jul 2010, 20:57

I have a 1989 Westfalia T25 with a LPG underslung tank. Being new to the whole campervan thing I have no idea how to measure or check how full the...

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Last post by MK_Munchie
22 Jul 2010, 22:28
right carb for a conversion?

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 19 Jul 2010, 21:36
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 18 Jul 2010, 10:52

Good morrow.

Because we want to use the van in a happy and carefree way and not worry about selling organs to pay for petrol, we're giving serious...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
19 Jul 2010, 21:36
LPG Questions...

Last post by lloydy « 15 Jul 2010, 18:14
Replies: 22
by ninja.turtle007 » 14 Jul 2010, 16:55
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I just phoned Gasure but they were closed. AS I'm really impatient I wonder if you guys could answer a few of my questions please?

I have a 1.9 dh...
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Last post by lloydy
15 Jul 2010, 18:14
mileage for lpg conversion??

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Jul 2010, 12:23
Replies: 5
by Martin & Lynn » 11 Jul 2010, 21:38

Hi Peeps... thinking about an LPG conversion, just bought a 1990 1.9 petrol runs beautifully, just wondered if it would be okay going for the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Jul 2010, 12:23
Only 7 more sleeps until......

Last post by fairwynds « 14 Jul 2010, 12:14
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by fairwynds » 06 Jul 2010, 14:37

..... I get gassed!

Then we shall see what all the fuss is about! :ok

Steve - Ive serviced engine, sorted my exhaust, and (hopefully!) made a...

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Last post by fairwynds
14 Jul 2010, 12:14
Open or closed loop?

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Jul 2010, 12:08
Replies: 9
by The_blue » 27 Jun 2010, 17:18

My van has an open loop conversion, would it pay to adapt this to closed?

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Last post by silverbullet
12 Jul 2010, 12:08
A new record (not a good one)!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Jul 2010, 19:30
Replies: 6
by mikey9 » 08 Jul 2010, 06:06

LPG Price

Shetland - 92p p l (c/w/ 1.33 for unleaded tho)

and only one place left with a working gas pump.
(luckily Shetland isn't that big...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Jul 2010, 19:30
can a bay be converted to lpg?

Last post by Grand-dad Bonkers « 05 Jul 2010, 10:32
Replies: 2
by lynda.caerau » 12 Jun 2010, 17:20

Hi Guys
been having a look at a few bays and was wondering if they can be converted to lpg, and also what about Aircooled can this be done cheers...

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Last post by Grand-dad Bonkers
05 Jul 2010, 10:32
Strange LPG issue, cutting out after a good run.

Last post by The_blue « 01 Jul 2010, 16:59
Replies: 5
by The_blue » 22 Jun 2010, 06:03

If i go on a good, fast run for a length of time (5mins plus) then pull up at a junction the van stalls or has no power for 1-2 seconds. after that...

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Last post by The_blue
01 Jul 2010, 16:59
Equivalent MPG to expect on LPG

Last post by Grand-dad Bonkers « 01 Jul 2010, 16:30
Replies: 15
by moonshine » 27 May 2010, 07:55
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After just returning from the doka's first big journey with me, I got an equivalent of 41mpg. I know thats nothing to scoff at, its practically...
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Last post by Grand-dad Bonkers
01 Jul 2010, 16:30
How often should i change my plugs

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Jun 2010, 21:29
Replies: 7
by chriscburgess » 25 Jun 2010, 08:36

1.9DG running on lpg the majority of the time apart from starting on petrol in winter. I have done around 4,000 miles since the plugs were last...

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Jun 2010, 21:29
LPG Tank

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Jun 2010, 22:16
Replies: 23
by stan the van » 28 May 2010, 22:47
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I Have spocken to Steve from Gasure, I now need to decide where to put the tank. I guess its a trade off between keeping your storage or going for...
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Last post by silverbullet
22 Jun 2010, 22:16
Going to collect the 2.6 :-)

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Jun 2010, 09:26
Replies: 7
by silverbullet » 15 Jun 2010, 08:11

I shall now be mostly riding on trains all morning, to collect the SA from Gasure :D
Pictures to follow...I'm out the door!

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Jun 2010, 09:26
LPG into 2.0l Aircooled

Last post by Rozzo « 12 Jun 2010, 07:06
Replies: 8
by pat_6_4 » 10 May 2010, 17:14

Hi

I'm thinking about converting to LPG (live in essex and Elite are only down the road) as I'm averaging 20 mpg for my van (daily drive, so it's...

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Last post by Rozzo
12 Jun 2010, 07:06
Gas conversion

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Jun 2010, 17:59
Replies: 4
by lennythellama » 11 Jun 2010, 10:17

Hello I wonder if any one can clear up a few points for me. I live in south london (Greenwich) and want the gas conversion. I am told that it is best...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Jun 2010, 17:59
Diesel conversion or lpg conversion?

Last post by Llamapup « 11 Jun 2010, 09:30
Replies: 8
by stan the van » 24 May 2010, 16:42

Hi guys could you give advise as to which is better a diesel conversion or lpg conversion. I've got the 1.9dg engine with only 40000 on it from new....

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Last post by Llamapup
11 Jun 2010, 09:30
1st Trip with LPG

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jun 2010, 19:12
Replies: 4
by kev706 » 31 May 2010, 19:19

Hi all just had my first long run since converting to LPG. Vans a 19DG with a 49ltr tank at the front. Gauge has 3 green lights ,last light flashes...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Jun 2010, 19:12
Browns Gas & solar batteries

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jun 2010, 19:05
Replies: 8
by Swampy » 25 May 2010, 20:30

Hello there.

I've been reading up on this Browns Gas malarkey, in which you separate water into its component molecules & squirt the stuff into your...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Jun 2010, 19:05
LPG @ 54p in Chester - is this a current record low price ?

Last post by posler « 03 Jun 2010, 17:06
Replies: 6
by ghost123uk » 02 Jun 2010, 09:10

LPG @ 54p in Chester :ok

here = onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

I had never heard of them until last week, when the pump at Asda...

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Last post by posler
03 Jun 2010, 17:06
Weber ICT34 clearance for mixers

Last post by dugcati « 30 May 2010, 18:59
Replies: 4
by Rockhead_Rumple » 08 Feb 2010, 10:31

Prob a question for steve, but gasure isn't open till tomorrow so will give it a shot on here!

Thinking of getting a pair of weber ICT34's for my 2...

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Last post by dugcati
30 May 2010, 18:59
Anybody fitted their own Tinley Tech kit??

Last post by dugcati « 29 May 2010, 12:04
Replies: 2
by onecogwonder » 28 Mar 2010, 21:26

Has anybody bought an LPG kit from Tinley Tech for their 2.1 WBX? Any success stories, comments, notes on which level of kit worked for them?

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Last post by dugcati
29 May 2010, 12:04
LPG Gauge Lights

Last post by Cruz « 27 May 2010, 07:01
Replies: 20
by nesty » 04 May 2010, 09:50
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Newly converted to LPG and in Scotland at the moment.

Excuse the pun. I want to gauge people views on the LPG Gauge lights.

I got a 54L...
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Last post by Cruz
27 May 2010, 07:01
I've been LPG'd

Last post by never look back « 26 May 2010, 12:28
Replies: 1
by kev706 » 22 May 2010, 18:27

Got the van back today and running well sweet on gas seems smoother and no noticable lose in power. Looking forward to saving some fuel costs. :lol:...

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Last post by never look back
26 May 2010, 12:28
help with diesel or LPG....?

Last post by lloyd « 25 May 2010, 11:28
Replies: 7
by waltraud » 24 May 2010, 12:41

Dear all,

i'm sure this is a frequent debate between the relative sense, economy and long-term environmental considerations but basically I;'ve got...

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Last post by lloyd
25 May 2010, 11:28
Tick over trouble...SORTED

Last post by kevtherev « 24 May 2010, 11:23
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 10 May 2010, 18:30

Ok I had the van motted and the tick over is not right now.
I think the motter lads may have dabbled a bit :D

idle valve works
choke op looks good...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 May 2010, 11:23
LPG with auto box and towing

Last post by mcgill5 « 22 May 2010, 23:23
Replies: 6
by Shubberdog » 12 Sep 2009, 18:21

Hi All
I have a 1989 Auto-Sleeper high top automatic, which gives me on a long run 25.5 mpg on unleaded. Recently we purchased an eriba caravan and...

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Last post by mcgill5
22 May 2010, 23:23
Supermarket gas Vs. Shell

Last post by mcgill5 « 22 May 2010, 23:04
Replies: 15
by illzlee » 01 Sep 2009, 19:46
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hi all,

i've seen a fair bit of information supporting the use of shell or 'service station' lpg as most claim to get better results in terms of...
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Last post by mcgill5
22 May 2010, 23:04
Biggest LPG tank in caravelle

Last post by syncropatrick « 21 May 2010, 13:34
Replies: 12
by Zebedee » 04 May 2010, 17:45

Whats the biggest size LPG tank you can fit under the back seat of a caravelle GL?
I know the rear heater needs removing to clear a space.

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Last post by syncropatrick
21 May 2010, 13:34
LPG dashboard control query..

Last post by kevtherev « 17 May 2010, 08:23
Replies: 5
by fairwynds » 15 May 2010, 15:32

Im thinking of having a wooden/custom dashboard made. As van is booked in for LPG conversion, and at this precise moment doesnt have a dashboard...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 May 2010, 08:23
LPG tank underneath where to put spare wheel?

Last post by Cruz « 13 May 2010, 16:45
Replies: 23
by nesty » 13 Apr 2010, 21:20
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I am having a LPG conversion at the end of the month. I am having LPG tank that goes underneath in the spare wheel bit.

However I will be...
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Last post by Cruz
13 May 2010, 16:45
ngk sparkplugs on lpg

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 May 2010, 19:32
Replies: 5
by lambrettalee » 06 May 2010, 21:50

are the standard 3 electrode NGK BUR6ET plugs Ok to be used on gas?... I had standard single electrode ngks in the van previously but have a set of...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 May 2010, 19:32
LPG swap from carbed to injected engine

Last post by kevtherev « 09 May 2010, 15:45
Replies: 1
by Zebedee » 09 May 2010, 10:26

If i was to LPG a 1.9wbx engined van then in the future decided to fit a subaru engine to it would i have to have a completely new LPG kit fitted to...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 May 2010, 15:45
L.P.G conversion

Last post by kevtherev « 07 May 2010, 18:34
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by karl40 » 07 May 2010, 18:11

Has anyone had their van converted to run on L.P.G? If so what is the approx cost and is there any loss in performance. Should the owner wait until...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 May 2010, 18:34
49L in a 45L tank

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 May 2010, 17:44
Replies: 19
by Bessie the camper » 13 Feb 2010, 17:10
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How can this happen when ive just filled up at 38-39L its started to make a noise then carried on going and stopped at 48.9 L my tank is a spare...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 May 2010, 17:44
LPG cut off valve

Last post by CovKid « 03 May 2010, 15:34
Replies: 6
by CovKid » 02 May 2010, 15:55

Will an LPG cut-off valve work as a petrol cut-off valve?

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Last post by CovKid
03 May 2010, 15:34
lpg

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Apr 2010, 08:10
Replies: 4
by ade700 » 21 Apr 2010, 20:26

sorry if i have posted this in the wrong forum but im thinkin of have gas fitted and wondered if anyone had any photos of a tank fitted to an...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Apr 2010, 08:10
LPG Conversion

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Apr 2010, 19:53
Replies: 6
by RHINO79 » 21 Apr 2010, 19:36

can anyone recommend a lpg kit?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Apr 2010, 19:53
LPG Certificate

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Apr 2010, 16:05
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by ChrisG » 18 Apr 2010, 20:21

Hi All,

Where can I get my LPG converted T25 checked to obtain a certificate?

Just trying to sort a few things out whilst I have time.

I live in...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Apr 2010, 16:05
spannerboy comments!!

Last post by mrhutch « 18 Apr 2010, 00:17
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by vanwesty » 03 Feb 2010, 17:47
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by spannerboy » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:05 pm

Dont buy a T25 with lpg,the heads on them dont have a lot of meat under the valve seats and it burns them...
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Last post by mrhutch
18 Apr 2010, 00:17
LPG in Spain

Last post by chippieshaun « 16 Apr 2010, 21:22
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by helga592 » 31 Jan 2009, 09:25

Anybody been to spain on LPG? How easy is it to find filling stations? I'm planing a trip this year so far my resurch shows only a few filling...

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Last post by chippieshaun
16 Apr 2010, 21:22
LPG Questions

Last post by steve8090 « 15 Apr 2010, 19:10
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by kev706 » 15 Apr 2010, 15:53

Hi all, couple of questions for the forum. Iam having the 1900 dg converted next month,the tank is going where the spare is and they are going to put...

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Last post by steve8090
15 Apr 2010, 19:10
stranded in France

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Apr 2010, 20:56
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by coolrunnings » 03 Apr 2010, 14:16
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En route from Calais to Poitiers, only got 100km and a couple of backfires and van cuts out. Was running in LPG at the time and switched to Petrol on...
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14 Apr 2010, 20:56

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