Diesel/gas

[jx2mad]

My 300TDI goes in on 9th Dec for a gas mod. Can't wait. I will keep all posted on results.Jim

[Grizzly_Adams]

You lucky lucky buggar :TakeABow:

What type are you getting?

[Xavie]

Good on ya, will be waiting to hear results and see pics!!!

I am trying to wait for my fender to run out of factory warranty so I can feel less guilty about doing it.

[jx2mad]

It is the new computer chip control system with exhaust sensor

[Disco_owner]

It is the new computer chip control system with exhaust sensor

jx2 how much is it setting you back mate ? if you don't mind me asking , with the government Grant taken out of the equation? is it a standard installation ?

[Grizzly_Adams]

It is the new computer chip control system with exhaust sensor

Yummie :)

[jx2mad]

This system will cost around $2300 after rebate. Sounds expensive? Consider a saving of 2L/100K. Fuel cost of nearly $1.50/L That is $3.00/100K, $30/1000k, $300/10000K. Almost pays for the service. Pays for itself in under 100,000K. If better economy is obtained and I have heard of older TDI vehicles getting around 6.5L/100K then the time to recoup cost is dramatically reduced. Furthermore, the landrover gets a good power boost coupled to a cooler running, low pollutant and a quieter motor ( no diesel knock) I was concerned about putting this system on a motor with 220,000K on the clock but was assured that making the motor run smoother with no diesel knock is actually great if bearings etc are a little worn. It takes the stress off them. Jim

[PAT303]

Can you get the rebate twice?I already have used it on the disco but I want the gas on the 'fender. Pat

[jx2mad]

Worth a try for 2nd rebate. After all it is a different vehicle and as far as I am aware it is for having gas fitter! Jim

[knp]

Have never heard of this gas mod for a diesel.
Sounds pretty good to me.
Can someone post a link or something where I can find more info please?

Cheers
Peter

[Disco Pom]

Here ya go..

http://www.teamgreenautogas.com.au/web%20-%204wd%20brochure.pdf

cheers,
Richard

[T.D.5]

Try hunter gas technology DieselGas Sequent II (http://www.gastek.com.au/cgi-bin/engine.pl?Page=page.html&Rec=63)

Let us know if you proceed

[mcrover]

Ive had 3 LR mechanics say that it can blow the head gasket but I havnt heard yet of anyone who has had it happen to so I dont know if it is how it is set up or the older systems or what but all 3 are very well respected in the industry.

I would love to do it but Im wanting to wait until a few more people do it first.

[Xavie]

Did you see the article in one of the popular 4x4 mags? Sorry I forget which one I think it was 4x4 monthly/action. they did a 2,000 km trip through the outback and wrote up a piece on the diesel gas system. Thought you might be interested.It might be this months mag I think.

[agrojnr]

What about the tank where will it go and how big are they, the other gas systems I've seen in landrovers take up the entire boot



Adam

[PAT303]

Rumbles at Dungog have a defender on D/G and they have had no problems as yet.It goes like a dog with it's bum on fire and the cylinder head temp is lower with it running than straight diesel so it would be better for the engine.In WA there is a fleet of mine trucks,about 20 all up that have been running on gas for years and they have run longer between service's and use cheaper fuel.They are changing the whole fleet over and the saving's they have had are huge.It is not new,untested technology. Pat

[Grizzly_Adams]

What about the tank where will it go and how big are they, the other gas systems I've seen in landrovers take up the entire boot

Adam
G'day Adam,

Diesel Gas technology is not the same as LPG in Petrol vehicles in that with the Diesel solution it injects the LPG at the same time as the Diesel, whereas with the Petrol vehicles it is either Petrol or LPG.

As such the tank doesn't need to be anywhere near the size. I was quoted approximately 1/3rd the size of your main tank and usually (with Defenders anyway) there's plenty of room under the sill for such a tank.

[procrastination inc]

Can you get the rebate twice?I already have used it on the disco but I want the gas on the 'fender. Pat............


<i>LPG Vehicle Scheme</i> - Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/content/content.cfm?ObjectID=4F950433-C690-49A3-85D9F492D1A67BCB&L2Parent=AEB901E5-7CB8-4143-A3BF33B2423F9DA6&L3Parent=D47685C8-0B0B-459C-B07A2EFBDB3D4AF7)

Q. What if my family has more than one car?

A. If you and your partner own two vehicles, each registered in different names, then you can both claim the grant. If you and your partner are joint registered owners of a vehicle then one of you can apply for the grant for that vehicle. If your partner is also the registered owner of another vehicle, they may apply for the grant for that vehicle. If children are the registered owners of other vehicles, then each of those children is eligible to claim the grant for their vehicle.


Q. Why am I only allowed one conversion every 3 years?

A. There is always potential for this sort of assistance measure to be abused. Having a cap on the number of conversions by each individual is the fairest way to ensure that as many genuine claimants as possible can have their vehicle converted. Most people don't acquire a new vehicle more than once every 3 years so this limitation shouldn't represent much or any disadvantage to anyone.