My Latest Project

[rich17865]

Well, my fingers have been idle for a while since successfully fitting cruise to my 1.8, so I thought it was time for me to start playing again.

LPG conversion, here I come

[freck]

Originally Posted by rich17865

LPG conversion, here I come

I didn't think you could do a DIY job with an LPG conversion, doesn't it have to be certified?

[rich17865]

Originally Posted by freck

I didn't think you could do a DIY job with an LPG conversion, doesn't it have to be certified?

Yes you can, and no it doesn't.

I wouldn't trust some firm to throw a kit at my car anyway, I would rather plan where things are going, so they look right and fit properly. I wouldn't be happy if wiring and hoses looked anything but original.

[murphyv310]

Originally Posted by freck

I didn't think you could do a DIY job with an LPG conversion, doesn't it have to be certified?

I think it's ok to DIY but it will need an engineers report for insurance purposes.

[barney bear]

Originally Posted by freck

I didn't think you could do a DIY job with an LPG conversion, doesn't it have to be certified?

Far more significant is the question of insurance - Don't ignore the fact that you are duty bound to inform your insurer if your car is modified in any way. Conversion to LPG certainly constitutes modification in the eyes of all motor insurance companies. If you forget to inform them or simply ignore the need, this omission may come back to haunt you one day. Even the slightest of accidents can bring their assessor to inspect your vehicle and he'll spot a conversion that has not been declared. This problem may result in a refusal to have your car repaired whether the accident was your fault or not. The total loss of your vehicle's value in the case of a 'write off' is then a strong possibility.

It is possible to buy a DIY conversion kit these days, fit it and have success but your insurer is unlikely to accept your word on the quality of the job and your competence to do it. This may only be remedied by a professional Engineer's report. If that turns out to be favourable to the conversion it can still cost you a lot of money. Maybe all the money your saved by fitting it yourself or more.

Beat me to it Trevor!

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by murphyv310

I think it's ok to DIY but it will need an engineers report for insurance purposes.

I wrote my own report, proving the install met or exceeded all of the LPGA COPII requirements.

Wasn't an issue for a lot of insurers anyway

Brian

[rich17865]

Originally Posted by murphyv310

I think it's ok to DIY but it will need an engineers report for insurance purposes.

Yep, that's the deal, either way, the legalities are merely a formality, I am much more excited to get the tools out

Originally Posted by barney bear

Far more significant is the question of insurance - Don't ignore the fact that you are duty bound to inform your insurer if your car is modified in any way. Conversion to LPG certainly constitutes modification in the eyes of all motor insurance companies. If you forget to inform them or simply ignore the need, this omission may come back to haunt you one day. Even the slightest of accidents can bring their assessor to inspect your vehicle and he'll spot a conversion that has not been declared. This problem may result in a refusal to have your car repaired whether the accident was your fault or not. The total loss of your vehicle's value in the case of a 'write off' is then a strong possibility.

It is possible to buy a DIY conversion kit these days, fit it and have success but your insurer is unlikely to accept your word on the quality of the job and your competence to do it. This may only be remedied by a professional Engineer's report. If that turns out to be favourable to the conversion it can still cost you a lot of money. Maybe all the money your saved by fitting it yourself or more.

Beat me to it Trevor!

I have read that somewhere else, nice bit of copy paste

Originally Posted by marinabrian

I wrote my own report, proving the install met or exceeded all of the LPGA COPII requirements.

Wasn't an issue for a lot of insurers anyway

Brian

Any help gratefully received, I have no knowledge of any LPG anything, so much reading and a steep learning curve for me

P.S nice to see you in red

[barney bear]

Originally Posted by rich17865

I have read that somewhere else, nice bit of copy paste

Nothing wrong with copy and paste Rich, that was in case you hadn't already read it somewhere. HERE is the full article

[DMGRS]

I know a few who have fitted it, then had it checked over afterwards. All passed OK.
I'm sure you'll do fine...

[sworks]

Not sure if it would help with fitting but I have the factory notes somewhere that you can borrow if you like? The factory ran a course when they added it to the 75 options list for factory fitting