2.0 V6 on gas

Scimdaz · 25th June 2020, 17:09

Does the V6 suit gas? I love my 75 Tourer when it's working but, despite chucking too much money at it, it seems to be one fault after another. I've seen a v6 with a gas conversion (semi-official Rover, or a/market - I don't know). Did the engine suit gas? I had a Vauxhall Astra that ran on gas a few years back but that burned out the valve seats and ended up running on engine oil.

Tracker · 25th June 2020, 17:20

The V6 is definitely well suited to gas. I have a ZT automatic with a BRC system that was installed by a previous owner. It needed to be set up carefully, but when running well was indistinguishable from petrol as far as performance concerned.

Scimdaz · 25th June 2020, 17:53

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Originally Posted by Tracker

The V6 is definitely well suited to gas. I have a ZT automatic with a BRC system that was installed by a previous owner. It needed to be set up carefully, but when running well was indistinguishable from petrol as far as performance concerned.

Thanks for your comments. Fuel for thought ....... (ok I'll get my coat

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victorgte · 26th June 2020, 03:57

I recently parted with my 2 litre V6 auto with LPG. BRC system as well. Ran very well indeed. I fancy a 2.5 with LPG one day.

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StewartIngram · 26th June 2020, 08:33

Mine is a 2.5, not a 2.0, my third. All have been converted (by me) to run on lpg. I wouldn't go back - 1/2 price motoring! I converted the 1st Sterling in 2000, went through 3 of those, then changed to the 75s. At 20k miles pa I've saved a fortune with no loss in performance!
I've learnt a lot in those 20 years though - the "experts" could learn a lot. The system is very simple, and because you have petrol and gas, it makes fault-finding on engine faults much simpler as you can easily narrow the fault down by elimination.

marinabrian · 26th June 2020, 09:17

I love LPG, diesel economy but with no smelly hands at the pump and clean oil

I'd say better to buy a car already converted if not DIY, and don't listen to the pseudo nonsense LPGA II guidelines about it not being legal to do it yourself

I've converted six in the past, it's brilliant

Brian

25th June 2020, 17:09	#1
Scimdaz Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Sheffield Posts: 90 Thanks: 64 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	2.0 V6 on gas Does the V6 suit gas? I love my 75 Tourer when it's working but, despite chucking too much money at it, it seems to be one fault after another. I've seen a v6 with a gas conversion (semi-official Rover, or a/market - I don't know). Did the engine suit gas? I had a Vauxhall Astra that ran on gas a few years back but that burned out the valve seats and ended up running on engine oil.

26th June 2020, 03:57	#4
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	I recently parted with my 2 litre V6 auto with LPG. BRC system as well. Ran very well indeed. I fancy a 2.5 with LPG one day. Sent from my POT-LX1 using Tapatalk __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

25th June 2020, 17:20	#2
Tracker Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Dunmow Posts: 350 Thanks: 139 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	The V6 is definitely well suited to gas. I have a ZT automatic with a BRC system that was installed by a previous owner. It needed to be set up carefully, but when running well was indistinguishable from petrol as far as performance concerned.

26th June 2020, 08:33	#5
StewartIngram Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.5 V6 auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Posts: 902 Thanks: 320 Thanked 159 Times in 127 Posts	Mine is a 2.5, not a 2.0, my third. All have been converted (by me) to run on lpg. I wouldn't go back - 1/2 price motoring! I converted the 1st Sterling in 2000, went through 3 of those, then changed to the 75s. At 20k miles pa I've saved a fortune with no loss in performance! I've learnt a lot in those 20 years though - the "experts" could learn a lot. The system is very simple, and because you have petrol and gas, it makes fault-finding on engine faults much simpler as you can easily narrow the fault down by elimination.

26th June 2020, 09:17	#6
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	I love LPG, diesel economy but with no smelly hands at the pump and clean oil I'd say better to buy a car already converted if not DIY, and don't listen to the pseudo nonsense LPGA II guidelines about it not being legal to do it yourself I've converted six in the past, it's brilliant Brian