is it worth it????

Post by **ROBS T25** » 13 Dec 2005, 07:04

would like to get my van converted to gas but i am bein told that the engine has to be warm to switch to gas? I only do short trips around 10 mile radius so would it be worth me changing and how much would it cost roughly???? cheers ROB i have a 1.9 not sure of code (dg dh etc..) 84 kamper carvelle

Post by **missusjen** » 13 Dec 2005, 07:49

Nope - the way Steve Shaw does it you'll be able to start up on LPG with both Aircooled and wbx vans..........

It costs about 900 quid(ish) - and you'll get your money back in less than 7000 miles - probably nearer 5000 if LPG is less than 40p round your way and petrol is nearer £1........

Post by **syncroandy** » 13 Dec 2005, 09:07

10 miles ? Sheesh.

Buy a bike !

Post by **ROBS T25** » 13 Dec 2005, 20:28

use it for work i do mobile valeting so starting and stoppin all day no wot i mean cheers missusjen that is wotr petrol is like here im puttin around £40-£50 a week in petrol was thinking of gettin rid but couldnt bear to be without it love my van

Post by **Sven** » 13 Dec 2005, 21:04

Put it this way, every time i fill up it only costs £20 and i still get the same milage per tank full, kerrrrrrrrrrrrrching.........
Sven...sorry to be a smug "idiot"

Post by **Ivor Brownun** » 13 Dec 2005, 22:13

mine changes over to LPG within seconds, doesn't seem to make any difference if it's a cold or warm day,

Post by **missusjen** » 13 Dec 2005, 23:39

Once you've tried LPG - I doubt you'll go back. It's great for short trips, mostly because you know that your van will be getting bad mpg, but it's only cost you a third the price of petrol........

Post by **ROBS T25** » 14 Dec 2005, 06:57

so wot am i lookin at gettin for town driving ? and also motorway as regards to MPG?? i been in touch with steve poppin up for a chat and hopefully a brew today and get it done all you lot cant be wrong and steve is a nice bloke oh id say he was a saint to

Post by **missusjen** » 14 Dec 2005, 07:50

Your MPG will vary depending on your engine - it's reckoned you should get 10% less - but we've found it to be roughly the same as what we get on petrol - both with the wbx and Aircooled vans......

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 14 Dec 2005, 11:11

Hi Robs,

Full tank of liquid gold = 230-250 miles @ £50 (ish ?!!)
50 Litres of LPG = 180-210 miles @ £20ish

Speak to Steve Shaw ... Top Bloke,ask anyone who's running on gas. As for starting on petrol,I've never had to do it, only on the very coldest mornings the van (1.9DG) fires and then second try starts and runs fine.

Ian.

Post by **Martin** » 14 Dec 2005, 17:21

i think i have only run my van on petrol 3 times since i converted it to gas
and mocki does not even have a petrol pump on his van?

mine starts from cold no problem it has been stood unused for a month and starts first time no worries

i should tell you mine has a 1.8 golf engine and not the normal WBX.

Post by **ROBS T25** » 14 Dec 2005, 20:02

cheers everyone for the info been in touch with steve and goin to see him sunday and book it in to get done the good thing is he is only 2mls from me so happy days!!!!!

Post by **Louey** » 16 Dec 2005, 11:18

so gas is good for ya

Post by **ROBS T25** » 18 Dec 2005, 19:54

well folks i took the plunge i went and seen steve today and booked it in cant wait to get it done save myself a small fortune at least £30 per week mad eh dont know why everyone aint running on gas and the added £40 off in JANUARY come on you lot get your orders in!!!!!!!