V8's on LPG

MGStephen · 26th October 2013, 10:35

Hi guys. Few questions relating to the V8's.

is there many lpg'd 260's out there?

Have any owners had the conversion done, how much did it cost.

ksilver · 26th October 2013, 10:58

There are a few, usually costs £2-2,500 depending on the quality of the kit.

3disco · 1st November 2013, 20:15

mine has lpg it was done long before I bought it up in Scotland!

1gp · 1st November 2013, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3disco

mine has lpg it was done long before I bought it up in Scotland!

Any problems ? and how many miles have you covered with lpg..

Greeners · 1st November 2013, 20:54

Mines got LPG and 150,000 on the clock....runs very well too

MGStephen · 1st November 2013, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

Mines got LPG and 150,000 on the clock....runs very well too

What do you get a tank full? And the cost to fill.

ksilver · 2nd November 2013, 13:27

Greeners car has a 90 litre tank and from empty will take 74 litres (regulations require 20% expansion) and in day to day driving gets around 250 miles from a tank, on a run up to about 300.
It will depend on how heavy your foot is though!!!

Greeners · 2nd November 2013, 18:21

As Ken says.......(well he should know, he's put more gas in it then me !!!)

I've got an app. on the iPhone.....it works out at 18mpg at 65.9p per litre.

It costs no more to run then my ZT CDTi Auto

woolleysox · 2nd November 2013, 18:28

that's what I get out of a tankfull of petrol the mpg is about the same. Clearly the advantage of LPG is around half the cost of petrol. The downside it the large tank takes up an awful lot of room either in the boot or in my case behind the back seat removing any advantage on having the tourer (ZTT) so not for me

3disco · 2nd November 2013, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1gp

Any problems ? and how many miles have you covered with lpg..

Engine warning light stays on with lpg, codes point to faulty lamda sensor which I have changed,light still on! gas experts say not to worry.The car has now covered 33000 miles but less than 1000 miles in my ownership.

26th October 2013, 10:35	#1
MGStephen Posted a thing or two ZT 190 ZTT 180 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1,488 Thanks: 87 Thanked 146 Times in 101 Posts	V8's on LPG Hi guys. Few questions relating to the V8's. is there many lpg'd 260's out there? Have any owners had the conversion done, how much did it cost. __________________ LIFE'S TOO SHORT NOT TO Home to multiple MG and Rover cars. MG5 Exclusive Moonshine ZS 180 Twilight ZT 190 SE Shot Silk ZT ( soon to be 1.8T ) Atmosphere ZT-T CDTI Dark Fantasy 75 Contemporary SE CDTI Tourer Chatsworth 75 Contemporary SE V6 Tourer Passat 3.2 SEL Estate

1st November 2013, 20:54	#5
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Mines got LPG and 150,000 on the clock....runs very well too __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

2nd November 2013, 18:21	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	As Ken says.......(well he should know, he's put more gas in it then me !!!) I've got an app. on the iPhone.....it works out at 18mpg at 65.9p per litre. It costs no more to run then my ZT CDTi Auto __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

2nd November 2013, 18:28	#9
woolleysox This is my second home Black V8 Ztt 260SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 3,833 Thanks: 391 Thanked 242 Times in 195 Posts	that's what I get out of a tankfull of petrol the mpg is about the same. Clearly the advantage of LPG is around half the cost of petrol. The downside it the large tank takes up an awful lot of room either in the boot or in my case behind the back seat removing any advantage on having the tourer (ZTT) so not for me __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]member 621http://forums.75-zt.com/images/smilies/oldman.gif www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk

26th October 2013, 10:58	#2
ksilver Loves to post ZT-T 385 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 358 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	There are a few, usually costs £2-2,500 depending on the quality of the kit.

1st November 2013, 20:15	#3
3disco 3disco ROVER 75 CONN TOURER CDTI and ZTT V8 SE LPG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chardstock.axminster,devon Posts: 1,493 Thanks: 361 Thanked 94 Times in 85 Posts	mine has lpg it was done long before I bought it up in Scotland!

2nd November 2013, 13:27	#7
ksilver Loves to post ZT-T 385 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 358 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	Greeners car has a 90 litre tank and from empty will take 74 litres (regulations require 20% expansion) and in day to day driving gets around 250 miles from a tank, on a run up to about 300. It will depend on how heavy your foot is though!!!