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Factory fit LPG???
« on: 04 February 2013, 14:22:14 »
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #1 on: 04 February 2013, 14:58:12 »
Quote from: PhilRich on 04 February 2013, 14:22:14
Surely Vauxhall didn't fit this system or countenance it's fitting in their name? ???
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-Red-Vauxhall-Omega-CDX-Estate-2-0-16v-LPG-Bi-Fuel-/150990691099?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2327bf1b1b

They did fit Lpg from new :y A short lived range, but included all the Astra varieties, Vectra B, the Omega and Zafira. Circa '99-'00 :y
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #2 on: 04 February 2013, 15:40:21 »
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 February 2013, 14:58:12
Quote from: PhilRich on 04 February 2013, 14:22:14
Surely Vauxhall didn't fit this system or countenance it's fitting in their name? ???
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-Red-Vauxhall-Omega-CDX-Estate-2-0-16v-LPG-Bi-Fuel-/150990691099?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2327bf1b1b

They did fit Lpg from new :y A short lived range, but included all the Astra varieties, Vectra B, the Omega and Zafira. Circa '99-'00 :y

But not in UK spec Omegas AFAIK ;)

Actually, it was never "Factory Fitted" as it was done by a couple of companies before delivery to the dealer :y

But that definitely isn't "Factory Fit" and also is unlikely to comply with COP 11 if interpreted strictly because the tank is mounted lengthways ;) It's allowed as long as you can successfully secure it to withstand the correct G forces ;)

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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #3 on: 04 February 2013, 16:06:50 »
it is a vauxhall system as it the koltec necam system that is also on my vectra with factory fit,this is also backed up by the change over switch on the centre consol, its also got the duelfuel sign on back fitted by vaux but do know they can be bought of the bay, only other option is someone has retro fitted off a vectra as it piggy backs the main ecu so just plug and play
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #4 on: 04 February 2013, 16:46:18 »
Mine has a Opel branded/Koltec system fitted, apparently the kit came with the car then the dealer got it fitted locally!
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #5 on: 04 February 2013, 17:08:46 »
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 February 2013, 15:40:21
But not in UK spec Omegas AFAIK ;)

Actually, it was never "Factory Fitted" as it was done by a couple of companies before delivery to the dealer :y
Yeah, was offered in UK.

As I understand it, they rolled off as petrol, and a 3rd party fitted the Koltec system, before delivery to dealer.
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #6 on: 04 February 2013, 17:12:13 »
Looked up the VIN, no mention of it being factory fitted with LPG - I thought it was on there  :-\
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #7 on: 04 February 2013, 17:29:28 »
only was of telling is on the logbook, if factory fitted it is diferent named or so is on mine, also have a book with the vectra from vaux saying it factory fit and a nice silly sticker on underside of the bonnet
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #8 on: 04 February 2013, 17:32:25 »
Quote from: adey2 on 04 February 2013, 17:29:28
only was of telling is on the logbook, if factory fitted it is diferent named or so is on mine, also have a book with the vectra from vaux saying it factory fit and a nice silly sticker on underside of the bonnet
Give me the Vectra reg, I'll check if its down as fitted when leaving factory :y
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #9 on: 04 February 2013, 18:21:36 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 February 2013, 17:08:46
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 February 2013, 15:40:21
But not in UK spec Omegas AFAIK ;)

Actually, it was never "Factory Fitted" as it was done by a couple of companies before delivery to the dealer :y
Yeah, was offered in UK.

As I understand it, they rolled off as petrol, and a 3rd party fitted the Koltec system, before delivery to dealer.

I didn't know the Omega was ever offered with it but stand corrected :y

You are correct... The Koltec system, which is shockingly poor incidentally, was fitted by Millbrook IIRC
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #10 on: 04 February 2013, 18:52:25 »
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 February 2013, 18:21:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 February 2013, 17:08:46
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 February 2013, 15:40:21
But not in UK spec Omegas AFAIK ;)

Actually, it was never "Factory Fitted" as it was done by a couple of companies before delivery to the dealer :y
Yeah, was offered in UK.

As I understand it, they rolled off as petrol, and a 3rd party fitted the Koltec system, before delivery to dealer.

I didn't know the Omega was ever offered with it but stand corrected :y

You are correct... The Koltec system, which is shockingly poor incidentally, was fitted by Millbrook IIRC

I have seen you mention this before LD, on what basis do you say this?? not being funny or owt just mine has done 160k trouble free
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Re: Factory fit LPG???
« Reply #11 on: 04 February 2013, 19:14:58 »
Quote from: omegod on 04 February 2013, 18:52:25
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 February 2013, 18:21:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 February 2013, 17:08:46
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 February 2013, 15:40:21
But not in UK spec Omegas AFAIK ;)

Actually, it was never "Factory Fitted" as it was done by a couple of companies before delivery to the dealer :y
Yeah, was offered in UK.

As I understand it, they rolled off as petrol, and a 3rd party fitted the Koltec system, before delivery to dealer.

I didn't know the Omega was ever offered with it but stand corrected :y

You are correct... The Koltec system, which is shockingly poor incidentally, was fitted by Millbrook IIRC

I have seen you mention this before LD, on what basis do you say this?? not being funny or owt just mine has done 160k trouble free

When running they're actually very good but once they start going wrong it can get eyewateringly expensive very quickly :o :o

One version works slightly differently in that instead of injectors it has a LPG "Distributor" which can gunk up and fail.

If you're lucky enough for a version with injectors then the downside is that there are no service parts available (although I think there has been a breakthrough on this front recently) and they aren't interchangeable with any other stuff ::)

And, of course, there's also the version with a liquid phase LPG pump in the tank which is prone to failure and costs more than a new, normal tank (if you can even get a pump!) ::)
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