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muddysteve:
Anyone got any advice or info on converting to LPG. Mines a 3.5 carbed lump. i dont really want  tank in the boot as i usually use it with the back seats down (soon to be removed). I've heard lots of conflicting stories about converting the 3.5's because you need to run them up to temp on petrol?  :?

Seems like a bit of a mine field but could save me a lot of money in the long term

Steve

hobbit:
My old rrc is the same setup, My mate has it now,  carb version, no probs with it, starts in any conditions, dont like the snorkel at high speeds though.

Boot tank is the let down on that. You can go one of two main ways, fit sill tanks, could be a prob for off roading, or have the main tank removed  and fit gas tank in there, with a small reserve tank for petrol alongside

POTASH:
my mates runs on lpg,it automaticaly starts up on petrol then runs on lpg , ive drove it and dont notice its just the same, only problem is the tank in the back :)

Range Rover Blues:
Have a look at Chris Perfect's web site, once you have some idea give him a ring and have a chat, I found him really knowledgeable and happy to give advice.
I'm in the same position about the tank, I don't want sill tanks 'cos they're vulnerable, for the same reason I don't want the side-tank for petrol, I've been rear-ended and wouldn't want a fuel tank in the way next time. So boot it is, I'm now thinking of bining the spare (or a carrier off the bumper) and fitting an upright doughnut tank in it's place, either that or a stack of 2 smaller tanks so I can keep the parcel shelf.  If you don't mind loosing the shelf then a regular tank in place of the spare is definitely a good way to go.

Try http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/home.html
and http://www.chrisperfect.com/index.php

or e-mail LPG direct  alex@autoft.com

Best to do a lot of reading before putting your hand in your pocket so as to avoid a costly mistake, oh and remember you get what you pay for, ther's no such thing as a bargain!

Bush Tucker Man:
I had my 90CSW-V8 converted to LPG.
It was never quite right afterwards, it refused to start when hot on LPG & vapourised petrol on attempts to restart it on petrol.

That was until a 'friend of a friend' had a tinker, then it was okay.
When it was 'on-song' it was a flyer, making all the right sounds & scaring the cr*p out of the local boy-racers :twisted:  :twisted:
It even broke an indicated 100mph on several occasions :shock:

It always had 3 problems though;
1. Once the LPG tank was fitted (90itre) there was naff-all rear space
2. It was blue
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3. It was blue :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Seriously I miss it, & the preceding 110.

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