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Sorry if this is a really stupid question. Can you have an LPG Conversion on a diesel? (1600 Turbo I believe).

If not, how much would it cost to convert to a twin tank WVO solution - with electric witches for changing the oil?

Final question - is there any way (and is it worth) of increasing the power on the above engine. I dont want a hot-hatch or anything but an extra 10 mph or so would be useful Currently it runs really well - up to about 60, but it is on a wing and a prayer if it will get up to 70.

LPG on a diesel engine

- in a word - no.

Final question - is there any way (and is it worth) of increasing the power on the above engine.

You could try an intercooler + oil cooler and a modified (longer) gearbox - not cheap though.

There is a conversion for LPG - Diesel but a friend of mine found that the cost savings didn't make it worth while. Its more about power increase IIRC.

Thanks folks.

Titus A Duxass wrote:

LPG on a diesel engine

- in a word - no.


In a word yes but unless you do megga miles in it just not woth the bother, you need the head off the engine sent away to be converted plus all the ignition system set up for it !!

if you want to run WVO, you will need tankis in your garage set up for filtering. and the van may lose around 5-10% power on WVO. plus, if you're planning any long trips, you'd have to take all the WVO with you for the entire trip, unless you arrange with someone at your detination or en route to get some more, pre-filtered.

looky here. LOTS of useful info.

your best bet i'd say is to get the 1.6TD set up and serviced properly. as Baxter and others are always syaing, there's nowt wrong with em, they just need to be kept sweet.