As a follow up to my last post. Did a good bit of research and with all the positive help from here had decided on a few things that I was not going to compromise on with my lpg install. The lpgforum was also helpful in identifying various lpg installers and their attitudes per se. LD was helpful in suggesting a few installers, as I had very little idea as to where to start from.
The first recommended chap I contacted was at Gastech in Southend. Predominantly BRC and Prins systems. Approx £1700 + VAT, 3-4 days to finish. I was not too happy when I was told with certainty that the manifold wouldnt be taken off, because they had been doing it that way for a long time and there would be no issues. More worryingly there were threads on the lpgforum where they seemed to suggest that the filings would vapourise on starting the engine. Now I am no metallurgist, but vapourisation wasnt a property that I associated with alloys. The second issue was that he was insistent on fitting the filler in the rear panel and I really did not want that due to rust concerns etc. Lastly I was keen on a torroidal tank and he completely rejected the idea. So much for the fact that the customer was always right. However his work must be good as he seems to be well regarded on the forum and his advice generally seems sound. However given the above points I wasnt too keen on rushing into to commiting with this company. I did find out a while later that they could/would take the manifld off if I asked but I would have to pay labour costs for it, approx 2 hrs @ 70ph.
Then LD suggested Tubbs on the lpgforum. Gave him a call and straight away I felt at ease with him. Quite relaxed, did not overwhelm me with stuff that I did not/could not understand. Not overtly opinionated. Did not put down any of my ideas or wants/wishes. Used Emer, an Italian multipoint system. I was even more reassured when he said that it was near impossible to get injector placement right on the omega without taking the manifold off. And at £1250 inc VAT was a lot cheaper. so after a few more calls and discussing various options with him, decided to commit to a LPG conversion with Tubbs.
Very helpful regarding times/leaving the car with him a few days earlier/pick up later etc. A week later I picked the Omega up and I was really pleased with the install. He had done everything promised. All new holes created had been undersealed. To my newbie eye, it all looked very neat and tidy. The car did throw up a EML during the test run, which eventually turned out to be a faulty coil pack rather than the lpg itself. Poor Tubbs spent a long time with me to make sure the problem was not lpg related and even though it wasnt, he was not too happy letting me leave with a slight misfire. This has since been corrected with a new coil pack. And a full tank of gas too when I left him.
I have since the install done nearly 2k, it has been faultless, cheap motoring. And I love the smug feeling when a full tank costs just £41.
Front end pictures.
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Topic: LPG for those who are not good at DIY Part 2 (Read 1791 times)