mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:31
just wondering what i should be expecting to get from my van its Aircooled 2.0cc
what do you get from yours?
what do you get from yours?
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Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:33
Just over 20 mph is about the best you can expect. More realistically about 17 for a fully loaded camper.
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:34
sounds about rightJust over 20 mph
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:34
its not a diesel
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:38
looks like a engine transplant might be happening ive just rebuilt my polo estate engine 1.9tdi so that might be a future job
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:43
Putting a watercooled engine in an Aircooled van is a mammoth task because there's no radiator or piping to the front of the van. It would be cheaper and easier to get an lpg conversion if running costs are a big issue. Or get rid and buy a watercooled van.
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:45
Bloody auto correct! I did of course mean 20 mpg. But the former is also about right.Hacksawbob wrote:sounds about rightJust over 20 mph
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:46
ooo no i couldnt part with her,id rather put up with the 20mpg 
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:49
I had mine converted to gas which effectively doubles the mpg. 35-40 mpg is a lot easier to live with and the conversion paid for itself within 12 months.
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 09:49
is the conversion exspensive?
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 10:09
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 10:11
Mine was just over £1k a couple of years back, might be a little dearer now.. Steve at Gasure did mine (member on here)and it was spot on from day one with no hassle. Highly recommended. He's in Chester though, so take a brolly.leebo wrote:is the conversion exspensive?
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 10:12
meggles wrote:Just over £1k. Steve at Gasure did mine and it was spot on from day one with no hassle. Highly recommended. He's in Chester though, so take a brolly.leebo wrote:is the conversion exspensive?
Try and keep up at the back Keith.
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 10:13
looks like i know where the money is going when i sell the car then 
Re: mpg
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 13:57
a couple of years back ????meggles wrote:Mine was just over £1k a couple of years back, might be a little dearer now.. Steve at Gasure did mine (member on here)and it was spot on from day one with no hassle. Highly recommended. He's in Chester though, so take a brolly.leebo wrote:is the conversion exspensive?