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LPG Range Rover - Am I Deluding myself?

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Range Rover Blues:
IIRC Butane has the higher calorific value but freezws at about the sametmep as water, so LPG is predominantly Propane, if not entirely in this country as the suppliers will not ship it mixed I'm told.

Auto box, well I've just about got sick of the old Sherpa van box, though the R380 is nice so I'm going auto this summer, in my off-roader.  No-one has even tried to talk me out of it yet.  

I used to really hate autos but the 4-speed is a nice unit and it does make better use of the power in the V8, especially in the LSE. :D

clairedave:
hi we have just decided to seel our rangie, see the for sale and get in touch if you are interested.thanks clairedave

JasonW:
Right, I've lowered my sights somewhat as I keep getting messed around with the higher end RRs I've seen so I'm looking at one this weekend for £1500.00

My check list is as follows:

1. Rot - inner wings, sills, boot, rear door arches and tailgate.

2. Service history - self explanatory.

3. Wheel bearings - yank the wheel and check for play?

4. Engine - check for smoke.

5. Drive - check brakes, steering and acceleration for strange noises.

6. LPG system. D'oh! No idea other than thinking that a Tartarini system is pretty good? What am I looking for? A bit embarrassing working for the company I do but I've not looked at second hand or LPG vehicles for years so how can I spot a bad 'un? Also, these torpedo tanks - do they get in the way of mild off roading or do I need to install rock sliders?

Assuming its reasonable I was going to get it serviced and change all the wheel bearings as a matter of course plus the modifications RRB suggested.

It will be subjected to heat whilst towing in a hotter country so I don't want to be dealing with Manuel in his tow truck!

Thanks for your help so far.

Lucy1978:
to put the distance in perspective, we drove 40000km down africa in a 27 year old 101 with no major mechanical problems.  Driving a few thousand down to Spain on good roads with (if you're cunning) European RAC / AA cover shouldn't be a problem.

mike142sl:

--- Quote from: "JasonW" ---Also, these torpedo tanks - do they get in the way of mild off roading or do I need to install rock sliders?
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Rock sliders won't help with these really. The ones on my old RRC reduced the clearance a little but didn't really get in the way. One of the brackets broke once but that was due to a deep rut along a track that was harder (as in not as soft) than expected.

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