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Losing power on LPG
JumboBeef:
Right, thanks. The thing is it did a 300 mile run the day before, without problem. Today, I had been driving it for 20 miles or more before the sudden loss of power (sudden, just like running out of gas).
We did have a loss of power once before, a few weeks ago. However that time, I kept driving (it had just enough power to keep going) and after a few miles the power came back.
The water level might be a red herring as it is the first time I have topped the water up since buying it, and it might have been a bit low anyway.
jay2578:
Definitely check for leaks, i burst a hose on my old rrc v8, repaired it and the vapouriser kept freezing up, so i forced water through the cooling system with a hosepipe which pushed out the offending airlock
Range Rover Blues:
Strip the vapouriser and check for sludge, the LPG system will need cleaning eventualy. Also check the LPG liquid phase filter, I found mine to be full of metal fillings :shock:
JumboBeef:
I can see from the history that the plugs were last changed about six months ago (don't know what sort are in there) so I will fit new ones. Are NGK BP6ES the ones to go for?
Nothing in the history to say when the leads were last changed, so I will change them too.
The history tells me that, six months ago: 'wire in and fit new LPG switch, adjust emissions, find several LPG leaks and repair' (cost: £148) so I'm hoping that the LPG system is OK and that the problem is simply leads and/or plugs.
Range Rover Blues:
BP6ES are the fellas, close the gap to 27 thou and make sure the tips are screwedon tight (I crimp mine with plyers too).
Decne tleads might help, as will checking the dizszy cap and arm. Also check the state of the coil. Ours was running badly 'till the coil finally let go, once fixed it was more powerful, faster and more conomical.
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