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Title: LPG on a V6
Post by: AlistairK on 12 August 2010, 13:23:48
I would like to convert my Omega to LPG.  I wondered if any members here have any specific guidance for this car, its a 2000(v) 2.5 V6 auto

Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 August 2010, 13:26:16
There are some guides to the LPG fitting process in the Maintenance Guides section. Plenty of us have done it so have a look at the guides and then fire away if you have any questions. :y

Kevin
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: AlistairK on 12 August 2010, 20:12:22
Cheers, still finding my way around on here.
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 August 2010, 20:15:24
The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 12 August 2010, 20:34:51
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: omegod on 12 August 2010, 20:52:58
Been noticing it's becoming quite popular on here to convert, I bought mine already done and didn't pay much more than an unconverted one.

Suppose I was lucky but sometimes it's easier to sell your own and buy one someone has already had done. Just a thought!
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 12 August 2010, 21:05:56
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Been noticing it's becoming quite popular on here to convert, I bought mine already done and didn't pay much more than an unconverted one.

Suppose I was lucky but sometimes it's easier to sell your own and buy one someone has already had done. Just a thought!

90% of the cars I have worked on with LPG have been a nightmare..
I personally think it would be a better way to buy a car without it LPG then get someone who has been recommended to you to fit LPG. This way your not buying Crap & Nightmares :y
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 August 2010, 21:20:25
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Been noticing it's becoming quite popular on here to convert, I bought mine already done and didn't pay much more than an unconverted one.

Suppose I was lucky but sometimes it's easier to sell your own and buy one someone has already had done. Just a thought!

90% of the cars I have worked on with LPG have been a nightmare..
I personally think it would be a better way to buy a car without it LPG then get someone who has been recommended to you to fit LPG. This way your not buying Crap & Nightmares :y

Seconded... I'd rather convert a known good car than buy an unknown with LPG which adds many other potential issues ;) ;)
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 August 2010, 21:22:07
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2010, 21:22:35
Or LPG a known good car and add some new issues ::) ;D :P
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: M Kerr on 12 August 2010, 21:25:40
Member on here, JAMESV6ELITE, set up a business specialising in looking after Migs including doing LPG conversion.  His prices were good and in my experience his knowledge and advice were first class.  I hope to be dealing with him again shortly :y
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 12 August 2010, 21:32:15
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

Hoping you may have a spare day or so after Newent Paul my friend :D ;) :-* :-*
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: tat2dee on 12 August 2010, 21:34:02
on the subject of LPG conversion, does anybody know, would I be able to use the LPG set up off my old 3.5efi V8 Range Rover on my 2.5 V6 Omega?
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 August 2010, 21:37:38
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on the subject of LPG conversion, does anybody know, would I be able to use the LPG set up off my old 3.5efi V8 Range Rover on my 2.5 V6 Omega?

Unlikely... Was it a SGIS system or mixer?

And, TBH, if you're capable of DIY converting it then a full new kit with warranty wont cost dramatically more than replacing all the parts (like fuel lines, filler, tank etc) which need replacing and recycling the old kit ;)
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 August 2010, 21:38:58
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

Hoping you may have a spare day or so after Newent Paul my friend :D ;) :-* :-*

You'll have to join the queue... I'm not available until October at the earliest (and even then it'll be mid week) and TB is in front of you in the queue ;) ;)

That said... I'm sure we'll get it done soon enough :y :y
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 12 August 2010, 21:49:56
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

Hoping you may have a spare day or so after Newent Paul my friend :D ;) :-* :-*

You'll have to join the queue... I'm not available until October at the earliest (and even then it'll be mid week) and TB is in front of you in the queue ;) ;)

That said... I'm sure we'll get it done soon enough :y :y


Butt kisser ;D ;D oh how greedy is he.... he's already had one done :D ;D :P
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Vamps on 12 August 2010, 23:39:35
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

Hoping you may have a spare day or so after Newent Paul my friend :D ;) :-* :-*

You'll have to join the queue... I'm not available until October at the earliest (and even then it'll be mid week) and TB is in front of you in the queue ;) ;)

That said... I'm sure we'll get it done soon enough :y :y

What? ::) ::) with your post count..... :D :D :D
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 August 2010, 10:17:48
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

Hoping you may have a spare day or so after Newent Paul my friend :D ;) :-* :-*

You'll have to join the queue... I'm not available until October at the earliest (and even then it'll be mid week) and TB is in front of you in the queue ;) ;)

That said... I'm sure we'll get it done soon enough :y :y

What? ::) ::) with your post count..... :D :D :D

Got to do something to try and get them back :-X :-X ::) ::)
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 August 2010, 10:25:13
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

I'd forgotten we hadn't covered the V6.

I will see if I can dig some photos out and get the ball rolling although I'm a bit busy myself at the moment.

Kevin
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 August 2010, 11:01:24
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

I'd forgotten we hadn't covered the V6.

I will see if I can dig some photos out and get the ball rolling although I'm a bit busy myself at the moment.

Kevin

I seem to have made the mistake of taking on too many projects with too short a time scale ::) ::)

Currently have to prepare the hearth and remove a Radiator in time for the Stove fitting in 4 weeks, get the garden prepped and stripped ready for landscaping, finish the front garden and service the car/new disks and pads etc ready for the Italy road trip... All in 5 weeks ::)
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2010, 13:16:07
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

I'd forgotten we hadn't covered the V6.

I will see if I can dig some photos out and get the ball rolling although I'm a bit busy myself at the moment.

Kevin
I'm sure your project will be ready in time, leaving you nothing to do in mid September ;D

If only we can get LD available then, and chrisgixer to provide something to drop in No1.....
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 August 2010, 13:46:24
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

I'd forgotten we hadn't covered the V6.

I will see if I can dig some photos out and get the ball rolling although I'm a bit busy myself at the moment.

Kevin
I'm sure your project will be ready in time, leaving you nothing to do in mid September ;D

If only we can get LD available then, and chrisgixer to provide something to drop in No1.....

Except go on holiday ;)
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 August 2010, 13:49:54
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

I'd forgotten we hadn't covered the V6.

I will see if I can dig some photos out and get the ball rolling although I'm a bit busy myself at the moment.

Kevin
I'm sure your project will be ready in time, leaving you nothing to do in mid September ;D

If only we can get LD available then, and chrisgixer to provide something to drop in No1.....

Except go on holiday ;)

.. and celebrate becoming a grumpy old batsrad. ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 August 2010, 14:08:00
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The guide for the front end is only for a 4 pot (must do the V6 one :-[ ::)) but the theory is the same :y :y


You could always do a How Too on mine  ;D ;D ;)

I've got the pictures somewhere already, although a few more may be handy, and just need to do the text (which is basically the same as the 4 pot guide ::))

Just seem to have been stupidly busy for the last few months ;) ;)

I'd forgotten we hadn't covered the V6.

I will see if I can dig some photos out and get the ball rolling although I'm a bit busy myself at the moment.

Kevin
I'm sure your project will be ready in time, leaving you nothing to do in mid September ;D

If only we can get LD available then, and chrisgixer to provide something to drop in No1.....

Except go on holiday ;)

.. and celebrate becoming a grumpy old batsrad. ;D

Kevin

SWMBO will be a year older when by the time we get home ;D ;D

First weekend in October is the best I can do, and even then I couldn't get there till Saturday am
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: AlistairK on 19 August 2010, 21:26:55
excellent - look forward to seeing the guide.  Does anyone have a preferred brand of kit or any to specifically avoid?
Title: Re: LPG on a V6
Post by: albitz on 19 August 2010, 22:16:15
Stag seems to be the favoured brand by those who know about these things on here. :y