Forum: Alternatives to Petrol

On Saturday, did a lot of motorway work. Ran the gas completely out and it took 80 litres to refill, 227 miles giving about 13 to the gallon. On the same run, same driving conditions I managed 20mpg on petrol. Question should I be getting such a big difference, if not any clues to the problem, it's...

Hi all, This evening I was chatting with my Dad about all things Landie and the subject of LPG came up. Now, please bear in mind I know nothing about this, is it possible to convert a 1.8i petrol Freelander to run on gas?; Is it worth it?; Roughly how much will it cost?; Where does the second...

Slightly theoretical question, as I usually start with petrol and switch when warm. On the odd occasion when I start in LPG and it the engine's cold, I've been using the choke, but switching to petrol ASAP until warm. So here's the question. Is a choke necessary if starting in LPG? I know the...

I know heaters are the subject of the month what with the cold snap but isn't LPG just the most efficient engine coolant? That vaporiser really does pull some heat out when you are starting from cold. I'm probably being too stingy trying to start from cold on gas but unless it is really cold and...

Hi, I've just bought a P reg V8 lpg disco. The last owner fitted a new radiator recently and I think this has affected its changeover (the initial one) It tends to cut out unless I keep it on petrol until I watch the temp gauge get to where I think it should be then flick the switch. Even...

This is something different but well worth reading. It was written by our learned friend in Stoke and we think is of interest to any car or bike owner. Well…………! In The Beginning there was Carbon and Hydrogen. These got together in accordance with rules forged in the Big Bang (yes, really!) to...

All, After a bit of playing about I found that one of my injectors is not firing.. I swaped the leads over and am happy that the wiring is all fine and the signal is being sent, just the injector is not functioning. I took the thing apart and it seemed all fine, re-assembled it and it still...

Hi Guys I have an OMVL LPG/Petrol (carb type) change over switch marked with both 'Cod. AEB752i REG' and 'TIPO AEB7651'. Can anyone supply me with information on this unit, instalation instuctions would be great. I want to fit a tank level sensor (OMVL multivalve) Any idea which type i need?...

My 1995 4.0 P38 runs a little lumpy on gas. PO told me it was the injectors but im not convinced. The plugs are pretty recent and seem to coincide with the LPG running rough. I think the plugs are right for the engine but is there a better plug for running on gas? My mechanic mate told me that...

Hi all I used to get the LPG filters of a local fitter, have been using up my old stock its all gone now, is there anywhere I can get a good selection online? Looking for a BRC one at the moment but use others from time to time Aidan

Hi, Had 'word' with local LPG place. To supply and fit a 2nd hand 120l tank, new valve, (single point) £350 (I have a useless 60l one atm) Good or bad? Thanks

hho any one had a go yet, take a look on you tube have been watching the last year and they have come a long way http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5GnSVOuMy4&NR=1

Is ethanol spreading throuout the filling station network and will my series 3 run with it?

Is this a simple task as the one on my rangie hangs precariously under the bumpe, was hoping to move it into the rear 1/4 panel.

Evening all. What are the main differences between a single and multipoint lpg system? My reason for asking is that i am looking at getting a RRC 3.9 with a singlepoint system. My only experience of lpg was a few years ago when i had a 3.5 v8i disco. I had it converted professionally...

Back in the days when it was still Rhodesia, the country that is now Zimbabwe was under UN sanctions. Petrol was scarse. Yeah, yeah, I know, not much has changed in 30 years The national oil company up there came up with a product called "blend" where they mixed ethanol with petrol and sold...

Hi I have a 94' disco 3.9V8 Si with a single point Landi-Renzo Lpg setup Does anyone have any info on this system? or better still a copy of a manual. I could use service info as this is my first LPG car Many thanks Brian

Hi wonder if you can help i have a discovery 1 3.9 v8 efi it has been fitted with an lpg when i bought it the problem is i dont know the make or who fit it it has 2 torpedo shaped tankes one under each sill next to the chassis rail regulator on the passanger side inner wing then a mixing unit on to...

Hi all i think the solenoid with the brass tap to the top of the picture needs replacing as I cant run on petrol at the minute. Does anyone know where I might find the correct replacement? I think I have a BCI system if thats any use. Is it worth replacing the other solenoind at the bottom of the...

I have recently relocated from Somerset to The Ox/Bucks border area & am in need of a reliable garage to service my poorly 3.9. If anyone can recommend a garage or private mechanic that they have used my Rangie will be very grateful.

Hi, I am considering swopping my Rangie for a V8 with LPG, but I freely admit I know nothing about this other than it's cheaper than diesel or petrol. Can someone give me a basic grounding in LPG? Anything anybody can tell me would be good. Are there any specific faults I should be looking for?...

Hi Defender 90 Anniversary 3.9 V8 petrol with gas conversion starts perfectly on petrol, revs up as should when cold but when move no power, coughs, inlet manifold pops (sounds lean) but when switch to gas by revving to 1600 rpm then works perfectly all day long on gas if try to switch to petrol...

Hi All I might be new to these forums but I'm a LR mechanic from many years back. I gave it up in 1995 when LPG wasn't around so I'm afraid I don't have much experience in it. I took a quick look through the forum here and picked up a few ideas but i wonder if anyone can point me in the right...

Just bought an LPG Disco last week so trying to find the best prices and avoid getting ripped off! What are you all paying for LPG at the moment? Locally in Harrogate where there are only 2 stations I've found it's 56ppl at one place. In Leeds where I work there are a lot of stations and the...