LPG conversion?

ChefClay · Oct 11th, 2013, 01:26

I use my Volvo V70 estate (1999) around the doors and to tow our small tourer (ABI Dalesman 450/2)
We only tow in and around the North East area & Yorks a few times each month throughout the year.
Fellow caravanners have suggested that it might be worth my while to get the car converted from diesel to LPG.
Would I gain much benefit from this type of conversion, especially as the Volvo is a 99'?
Is it a costly job to get done?
I would appreciate your views please?
Also, the service light has stayed on for some time now, through mot, service and other work! Is there any way of switching it off? Lol
Cheers, Paul (Washington)

squirrell850 · Oct 11th, 2013, 08:25

Its possible but its a boatload of messing about. http://www.go-lpg.co.uk/diesel.html
I would go down the route of sell the diesel car to buy an LPG one if your mind is set on it.

krussel · Oct 11th, 2013, 08:30

In a word "No"

This is because of the lack of Spark Ignition, Diesel engines do not have this.

Also the compression is way too high anyway. Sorry but your stuck with diesel unless you buy a petrol model.

ChefClay · Oct 11th, 2013, 13:11

Thanks for the info, that is all the advice I need.
I am more than happy to keep my old V70, best car I have ever owned!
Just sounding out suggestions that were given in good faith.
Once again, thanks to the forum.
Paul

Joe Harding · Oct 11th, 2013, 13:16

If you take the floor out you can trundle it along like the Flintstones. That's very cheap.

krussel · Oct 11th, 2013, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe harding

if you take the floor out you can trundle it along like the flintstones. That's very cheap.

lol ;-).............................

ChefClay · Oct 11th, 2013, 22:54

Hi Joe, did not realise that you had seen my car! Lol

Oct 11th, 2013, 01:26	#1
ChefClay Paul Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 09:49 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington	LPG conversion? I use my Volvo V70 estate (1999) around the doors and to tow our small tourer (ABI Dalesman 450/2) We only tow in and around the North East area & Yorks a few times each month throughout the year. Fellow caravanners have suggested that it might be worth my while to get the car converted from diesel to LPG. Would I gain much benefit from this type of conversion, especially as the Volvo is a 99'? Is it a costly job to get done? I would appreciate your views please? Also, the service light has stayed on for some time now, through mot, service and other work! Is there any way of switching it off? Lol Cheers, Paul (Washington)

Oct 11th, 2013, 08:30	#3
krussel Premier Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2023 19:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: hertfordshire	In a word "No" This is because of the lack of Spark Ignition, Diesel engines do not have this. Also the compression is way too high anyway. Sorry but your stuck with diesel unless you buy a petrol model. __________________ 2005 C70 2.4 GT Conv (LP Turbo) 2008 Seat Ibiza FR 1.9 Tdi "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car".

Oct 11th, 2013, 13:11	#4
ChefClay Paul Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 09:49 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington	Conversion Thanks for the info, that is all the advice I need. I am more than happy to keep my old V70, best car I have ever owned! Just sounding out suggestions that were given in good faith. Once again, thanks to the forum. Paul

Oct 11th, 2013, 13:16	#5
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	If you take the floor out you can trundle it along like the Flintstones. That's very cheap. __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Oct 11th, 2013, 08:25	#2
squirrell850 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2018 10:17 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bradford	Its possible but its a boatload of messing about. http://www.go-lpg.co.uk/diesel.html I would go down the route of sell the diesel car to buy an LPG one if your mind is set on it.

Oct 11th, 2013, 22:54	#7
ChefClay Paul Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 09:49 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington	Hi Joe, did not realise that you had seen my car! Lol

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