Convert to LPG or not?

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Unfortunately previous HGF repair is no proof that it wont happen again.

sequential HGF is a common problem.

As for yu bean a wimmins - we have a few on here - some know it all but alot have learned a huge amount and can give as good advice as any of the fellahs.
 
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With the wedding not too far away, all youur motoring troubles will be gone. Just tell him
to sort it out for you.
 
Got a doozle FL and a K series Rover. :)
Had the doozle FL just over two years and expectin' it to go another ten at least. ;)
Had the Rover eight years now and had rough running problems when we got it.
Dealer did a few 'fixes' but it was never right. After four years eventualy deteriorated enough to diagnose porous head (actually leaking tho' alluminium). Changed head (S/Hand) and fitted new type gaskets etc. Two years later HGF- water in oil - the works. :(
Had head skimmed and and another new type MLS gasket etc.
That was two years ago now and other than a failed CAT, exhaust system and Oxygen sensor its now running ok. I like the Rover and it's K eries engine but I do my own spannering and could just not afford the servicing bills to keep it running if I didn't.
Would I try the K series on gas - NO the design just won't take it. :(
Some have done it and it worked - good luck to them, they rode their luck and won. Many have found the standard K series OK in their FL's , ask NI.
It's your choice what you do, check out the conversion cost and returns, then decide - do you feel lucky?
Do let us know what you decide. :)
 
TD John said:
Got a doozle FL and a K series Rover. :)
Had the doozle FL just over two years and expectin' it to go another ten at least. ;)
Had the Rover eight years now and had rough running problems when we got it.
Dealer did a few 'fixes' but it was never right. After four years eventualy deteriorated enough to diagnose porous head (actually leaking tho' alluminium). Changed head (S/Hand) and fitted new type gaskets etc. Two years later HGF- water in oil - the works. :(
Had head skimmed and and another new type MLS gasket etc.
That was two years ago now and other than a failed CAT, exhaust system and Oxygen sensor its now running ok. I like the Rover and it's K eries engine but I do my own spannering and could just not afford the servicing bills to keep it running if I didn't.
Would I try the K series on gas - NO the design just won't take it. :(
Some have done it and it worked - good luck to them, they rode their luck and won. Many have found the standard K series OK in their FL's , ask NI.
It's your choice what you do, check out the conversion cost and returns, then decide - do you feel lucky?
Do let us know what you decide. :)
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Thanks TD John...

Ive decided not to go for LPG, decided to see how it goes over next 12 months and if it decides to break on me. If it does i'll defo be getting the TD4 model next and will glady fork out a bit more money.. i do enjoy the FL so would happily pay more for one that will last a few yrs!
 
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