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shawn
Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
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Hi All
Do any of you run your vehicles on LPG as i am thinking of selling my disco3 as it will be out of warrenty in sept 08. I am thinking of buying a RRS Supercharged but wanted to know if it can be converted to run on LPG.
My mate has a dodge ram with a 5.7 lrt hemmi engine in it and he runs it on gas as he has his own tank he only pays 27p a Ltr including duty and vat
Or do i buy a TDV8 and put up with the price of diesel
cheers shawn bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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 13th Jan 2008 5:44 pm |
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Maverick
Member Since: 25 Jul 2007
Location: Lost on the misty mountain hop!
Posts: 2580
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Do a search on RRS of LPG conversions, and theres a post here with some info on it! Ben
1996 Defender 90 300 TDi
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| 13th Jan 2008 6:08 pm |
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dellpitch
Member Since: 12 Feb 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 37
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Hi Shawn
I have a diesel Disc 3 which I had converted to LPG late Dec 06.
Yes a few problems initially because the lpg dealer had never done one before but since then very satisfied.
Around town I get 22/23mpg, motorway driving 32/33mpg, towing an 1800kg caravan approx 23/25mpg depending on town/motorway etc.
The car is quieter, more responsive & has better acceleration if needed.
If I can help furter would be pleased to help.
regards
Dellpitch
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| 13th Jan 2008 11:05 pm |
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character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
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We get 21.8 mpg pulling a 3.5 ton transporter with around 1.5 - 1.9 vehicle on the back! Very keen to hear more about the lpg conversion  Only down the road from you, who did it for yer and how much?
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| 14th Jan 2008 12:12 am |
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Getafix
Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 229
 
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Diesel converted to LPG 
WHAT THE??
Are you talking about the LPG enhancement one can implement with diesel where the LPG is "drip fed" in at a low rate to improve combustion (which has very good write ups in Aus, more power and more economy) or.....  <*(((<<
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| 14th Jan 2008 1:30 am |
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PierreJ
Member Since: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
Posts: 448
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Getafix wrote:Diesel converted to LPG
WHAT THE??
Are you talking about the LPG enhancement one can implement with diesel where the LPG is "drip fed" in at a low rate to improve combustion (which has very good write ups in Aus, more power and more economy) or.....
Yip that would be it.  Why is the fear of long words called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?
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| 14th Jan 2008 6:24 am |
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dellpitch
Member Since: 12 Feb 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 37
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Hi All
The system that has been fitted to my car adds LPG gas to the incoming air to increase the burn rate of the diesel.
The system is made/sold in the UK by Skitom (UK) Ltd, I have nothing to do with the Co. apart from being a satisfied customer. They have a web site, www.ecomix.co.uk my contact is Dave Walker.
Dave sorted out the inital problems after installation very quickly (it was in his interest, but he really did make sure that I was happy).
As I understand Diesel/LPG conversions we are way behind Australia & Italy. Down under I also understand the Goverment will give a grant towards conversion. My conversion cost approx £2000 which included a 75 Litre tank installed in place of the spare, which I now have mounted on a swing out arm on the back.
Hope this helps, any other info. please ask.
Regards
Dellpitch
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| 14th Jan 2008 7:12 pm |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
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Perhaps I'm imagining it, but I'm sure I remember a G4 owner complaining that his LR dealership wouldn't allow an LPG conversion in their garage. Not sure if it's true, how widespread it is etc... will try and find it...
John 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 14th Jan 2008 8:18 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
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I think lots of main dealers are like that. But I guess if you re going that route you have a good non franchised support anyway. If they won't let it on the premises not sure how warranty stuff would be dealt with, for example a failing sat nav, this would still be covered, but how can they sort it if they won't let you in the premises? DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 14th Jan 2008 8:23 pm |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
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I used their calculator based on one vehicle on 10,000 miles per year @ 26 mpg costing 1.08 per gallon. Saving in fuel is £285 per year so 6 ++ years to get your investment back at that rate. Lots of up front money for a lot of potential problems with warranty?
Bill Wright Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
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| 14th Jan 2008 8:29 pm |
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dellpitch
Member Since: 12 Feb 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 37
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Hi
Warranty, L/R Taunton will service a Disco with conversion, at least they would last year, MJ Fews Charfield no.
Bristol has non franchised specialist LR service dealers, no problem there. At present I have not had a problem, I can only speak from my experience.
Dellpitch
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| 14th Jan 2008 9:12 pm |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019
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You also have to have the LPG system serviced as well. We used to have a petrol LPG car and that saved significant money, buy I don't see the benefit in a diesel to be honest. It will reduce the resale price (as with LPG cars) as well.
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| 14th Jan 2008 9:33 pm |
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