landie man
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Now I've had so many differing opinions on this one. (fitting LPG to my su carbed rover sdi v8) the main one being that they don't like gas because it makes them run too hot.
Now I've spoken to a reputable LPG fitters (they fit kits to celebs vehicles) and they said it only makes the engine run 3 degrees hotter, which will make very little difference. and is much cleaner than petrol, so it's worth doing.
What is everyones thoughts on that? I'm still trying to decide whether to keep the V8 and gas it, or take it out and fit a 200tdi. I don't want to go to that expence if I don't have too, as the V8 is a good engine, but I've got to do something about the running costs, and LPGing it would be the cheapest, and easy way to do it.
Also has anyone got LPG on thier V8? if so, how do you get on with it?
Also, If I was to sell it and get a landy with a 200tdi, What will I get for my 87 swb V8 90 now? I've just restored the chassis/bulkhead to a good standard, (although both needed very little doing to it) It's had about 3 coats of shaltz underseal and waxoil on it, it has new :-..... Tomb raider steps, heavy duty winch bumper, fuel tank, a new respray. no rust whatsoever anywhere, checkerplated wing tops, and door/ sill bottoms, many new mechanical parts which include 4 all terain shocks, new ball joints, starter motor, water pump, new full service by proper garage, rear work lamp, front light bar with working lights, front driving lamps,stainless grill, and headlamp surrounds, towpack with alko tow ball (only just fitted, but never towed) rear side seats, will have 12 months mot, new tyres, steering damper, diff guards, newish alternator, electronic ignition, rear bumperetts, rear step, soundproofed back and front, radio casette player with 6 CD changer, rear door lock, (all other doors work as should), rad hoses, spare wheel cover. No leaks anywhere. All the above is new, and the landy looks like new, it's as good as you'll get with no rust or oxidization anywhere, and have bills to prove parts fitted. Oh, I also have a new windscreen rubber but haven't fitted it yet.
I know it's hard to give an accurate valuation, but with the above work done, what can I expect to get for my landy? It needs no work doing to it at all, and everything works as it should. the engine was supposed rebuilt in 97, and only 20,000 done since. I cant prove that, but it certainly runs like it, and the garage commented on how well the engine runs.
Now I've spoken to a reputable LPG fitters (they fit kits to celebs vehicles) and they said it only makes the engine run 3 degrees hotter, which will make very little difference. and is much cleaner than petrol, so it's worth doing.
What is everyones thoughts on that? I'm still trying to decide whether to keep the V8 and gas it, or take it out and fit a 200tdi. I don't want to go to that expence if I don't have too, as the V8 is a good engine, but I've got to do something about the running costs, and LPGing it would be the cheapest, and easy way to do it.
Also has anyone got LPG on thier V8? if so, how do you get on with it?
Also, If I was to sell it and get a landy with a 200tdi, What will I get for my 87 swb V8 90 now? I've just restored the chassis/bulkhead to a good standard, (although both needed very little doing to it) It's had about 3 coats of shaltz underseal and waxoil on it, it has new :-..... Tomb raider steps, heavy duty winch bumper, fuel tank, a new respray. no rust whatsoever anywhere, checkerplated wing tops, and door/ sill bottoms, many new mechanical parts which include 4 all terain shocks, new ball joints, starter motor, water pump, new full service by proper garage, rear work lamp, front light bar with working lights, front driving lamps,stainless grill, and headlamp surrounds, towpack with alko tow ball (only just fitted, but never towed) rear side seats, will have 12 months mot, new tyres, steering damper, diff guards, newish alternator, electronic ignition, rear bumperetts, rear step, soundproofed back and front, radio casette player with 6 CD changer, rear door lock, (all other doors work as should), rad hoses, spare wheel cover. No leaks anywhere. All the above is new, and the landy looks like new, it's as good as you'll get with no rust or oxidization anywhere, and have bills to prove parts fitted. Oh, I also have a new windscreen rubber but haven't fitted it yet.
I know it's hard to give an accurate valuation, but with the above work done, what can I expect to get for my landy? It needs no work doing to it at all, and everything works as it should. the engine was supposed rebuilt in 97, and only 20,000 done since. I cant prove that, but it certainly runs like it, and the garage commented on how well the engine runs.
