bizzare lpg problem

Post by **lambrettalee** » 07 Oct 2008, 18:02

started the van on gas today as i always do, started alright , got 1 mile down the road out of the 30mph limit, foot down...... and nowt... it was as if it was over or under fueling .. it would not excelerate... switched to petrol... away she went.... 5 miles further switched back to gas and it seemed ok although as if it was trying to miss at low revs in a high gear but didnt actually manage it... any ideas please? 3/4 tank of gas and all up to spec on servicing etc ...

Post by **Mocki** » 07 Oct 2008, 18:08

give us a clue?

what engine, what conversion..............

Post by **lambrettalee** » 07 Oct 2008, 18:20

1.9 df and dont know what the conversion is, its a brand new fitment though

Post by **ghost123uk** » 07 Oct 2008, 18:30

Is the motor getting up to the correct temp ?

On these cold days it could be icing in the vapouriser unit.

I don't think the gasure ones suffer from this ( mine doesn't ) but I have heard that others do. Some rely on warm water from the cooling system to prevent icing, which is why some systems say start on petrol and only switch to gas when the motor has warmed up.

Do you know who did the conversion ?

Post by **T'Onion** » 07 Oct 2008, 18:50

theres a wire come off somewhere in the system , lift the lid and have a check

Post by **lambrettalee** » 07 Oct 2008, 18:53

ghost123uk wrote:Is the motor getting up to the correct temp ?

On these cold days it could be icing in the vapouriser unit.
it was 10 degs outside, i thought about that..
I don't think the gasure ones suffer from this ( mine doesn't ) but I have heard that others do. Some rely on warm water from the cooling system to prevent icing, which is why some systems say start on petrol and only switch to gas when the motor has warmed up.
mine is water cooled
Do you know who did the conversion ?

yes i do and unfortunately hes away for a fortnight, thing is its difficult to show him if it isnt doing it at the time...

Post by **lambrettalee** » 07 Oct 2008, 18:54

T'Onion wrote:theres a wire come off somewhere in the system , lift the lid and have a check

no wires off...

Post by **rugchucker** » 08 Oct 2008, 07:20

Most common cause is low coolant, as the vapouriser is high in the flow it will easily get an airlock. Check your coolant level first

Post by **lambrettalee** » 08 Oct 2008, 07:52

rugchucker wrote:Most common cause is low coolant, as the vapouriser is high in the flow it will easily get an airlock. Check your coolant level first

done that bud , all up to level....

Post by **lloyd** » 08 Oct 2008, 11:36

Good to see you alive and well Rugchucker. You need to post more mate.

Post by **rugchucker** » 08 Oct 2008, 11:45

Hi LLoyd
I would post more but I as my van is being boringly (fingers crossed) reliable, I spend time taking it to bits to find out why its workin!!