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crossy
10th April 2005, 07:10 PM
does anyone know if there are any problems running in a motor on straight lpg?

thanks..
Hellspawn
11th April 2005, 05:55 AM
Only that LPG has a very drying effect on the valves. Some use flashlube to help reduce this.
loanrangie
11th April 2005, 07:48 PM
You must run it in on petrol as the rings need to bed in, if not you will never have good compression and the new engine will die quickly. I would run about 800-1000k's if its a full rebuild before using lpg.
Hellspawn
12th April 2005, 07:08 AM
So how do they get these newer factory fitted LPG only cars to not drop their lunch if there is no petrol tank to switch to ? Run 'em in at the factory ? :?
loanrangie
13th April 2005, 08:45 PM
I have never seen a factory fitted lpg only vehicle unless specifically coverted, and most new cars are run in before sold.
LandyAndy
13th April 2005, 09:06 PM
Ford do "dedecated" LPG vehciles as a factory option,ie no petrol.
Andrew
Hellspawn
14th April 2005, 06:12 PM
Originally posted by LandyAndy
Ford do "dedecated" LPG vehciles as a factory option,ie no petrol.
Andrew

And that's why I asked. :wink:
loanrangie
14th April 2005, 07:31 PM
Yeah, basically a taxi without the non english speaking moron behind the wheel.They would still be run in probably on petrol or some special brew before sale.