Does any body know of a good gas fitter

[HAK]

I was thinking of taking up the opportunity of the $2000 cash back that the government has going, except rumor has it that gas fitters have doubled up there prices since the rebate

How abrasive is LPG on D2 V8 any way

[incisor]

a location in your profile would help :P

[sam_d]

I've got mine booked in for the LPG conversion at Green Light Car Care in Thornleigh. From what I have read on AULRO here they seem to know and like Landrovers.

I went to see them a few weeks back and they seemed like nice enough people too - I'm just waiting on them to get back to me with the installation date cos there is a bit of a queue and a shortage of kits.

I'm getting mine fitted for $2840 (or summat like that) so once I have my $2000 cheque it'll be a princely sum :)

However, since you have a Series 2 Disco you will need to get the more up to date (and consequently more expensive) gas injector system which from what I remember will be nearer the $4000 mark.

[HAK]

I've got mine booked in for the LPG conversion at Green Light Car Care in Thornleigh. From what I have read on AULRO here they seem to know and like Landrovers.

I went to see them a few weeks back and they seemed like nice enough people too - I'm just waiting on them to get back to me with the installation date cos there is a bit of a queue and a shortage of kits.

I'm getting mine fitted for $2840 (or summat like that) so once I have my $2000 cheque it'll be a princely sum :)

However, since you have a Series 2 Disco you will need to get the more up to date (and consequently more expensive) gas injector system which from what I remember will be nearer the $4000 mark.


Thanks Sam ill give them a call

[p38arover]

KLR Automotive/Diesel Gas Technologies in Penrith (Kingswood), NSW. They are a Land Rover specialist.

RoverNit we don't know where you live so it's a bit hard. I guess NSW seeing as you are gunna call Thornleigh.

As Incisor says - Update your profile.

Ron

[HAK]

KLR Automotive/Diesel Gas Technologies in Penrith (Kingswood), NSW. They are a Land Rover specialist.

RoverNit we don't know where you live so it's a bit hard. I guess NSW seeing as you are gunna call Thornleigh.

As Incisor says - Update your profile.

Ron


I just did sorry should have done it a while ago took a bit to find kingswood sounds good

[p38arover]

I just did sorry should have done it a while ago took a bit to find kingswood sounds good

Tel (02) 4721-3675

Ron

[feraldisco]

Although they're in Vic, it may be worthwhile calling Deacon Auto (www.deaconauto.com.au (http://www.deaconauto.com.au)) to get some advice and prices (don't tell them you're in Sydney) - they specialise in LPG fitment to Land Rovers. LPGas1 are also in Vic and are one of the most professional and high turnover LPG mobs in Oz, so also worth getting some advice from.

Definitely go injected gas - you will lose less power (some claim you actually gain power) and won't have problems with blown airboxes and airflow meters... If you don't have injected, your ignition system will have to be absolutely spot-on at all times to avoid backfiring, and this can be difficult to maintain...

[ladas]

I was thinking of taking up the opportunity of the $2000 cash back that the government has going, except rumor has it that gas fitters have doubled up there prices since the rebate

How abrasive is LPG on D2 V8 any way

Make sure you get it done at a proper place. With the D2 you cannot use the old system on injecting vapourised gas into the air intake like most cars

The D2 you have to have the LPG direct injected (via injectors) into the cylinders - and it's a tad more complicated and obviously a tad more expensive.

I believe that the pucker installation also includes a 2nd ECU to control the timing advance - which needs to be different to running on petrol - amongst other things it prevents backfiring - which you can get if the timing advance is either set to one fuel - or best of both (average) setting.

[chosen]

Make sure you get it done at a proper place. With the D2 you cannot use the old system on injecting vapourised gas into the air intake like most cars .

I hope this isn't a dumb question but why can't you use the vapourised gas system on a D2 (Not that I own one)?

Cheers,

chosen

[ladas]

I hope this isn't a dumb question but why can't you use the vapourised gas system on a D2 (Not that I own one)?

Cheers,

chosen

Something to do with the electronics, and plus - I think - the lack of a distributor - so you cannot manually adjust the timing.

[HAK]

Something to do with the electronics, and plus - I think - the lack of a distributor - so you cannot manually adjust the timing.


Intresting, Ladas whats it like on engine ware

[HAK]

My Machanic has suggested not to so as it damaging

I found a D2 that I was a little to late to buy which had 3 suber size tanks in the boot so it didnt take up much room I wonder if any other fitter can do the same I'll have to make some calls

[sam_d]

I found a D2 that I was a little to late to buy which had 3 suber size tanks in the boot so it didnt take up much room I wonder if any other fitter can do the same I'll have to make some calls

Most LPG fitters can fit three 20 litre SCUBA size tanks instead of one larger 90 litre tank. Fitting the 3 smaller tanks costs more and you also then only have 60litres of storage as opposed to the 90litres using the one big tank.

It all depends how badly you want/need that space in the back. Personally, I'm not that bothered and can fit a cargo barrier to make use of the height in the back of the car instead.

[feraldisco]

also bear in mind that, despite what fitters will say, you will probably end up using more lpg than petrol, and this can be substantial - e.g. factory-fitted lpg Falcon uses 36% more juice than petrol version! (although I don't know if this is an injected lpg set-up). LPG has a much lower BTU ('energy') value than petrol which is slightly lower again than diesel - i.e. diesel is good gear if you can get it to burn efficiently - hence turbos, chipping, lpg 'fumigation' etc...

[p38arover]

My Machanic has suggested not to so as it damaging

In what way? Ask him to be more specific as you will get lots of us saying the opposite. Certainly some Jap 4WDs are not LPG friendly.