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  2. Converting the VR6 to run on LPG

    in Engine Maintenance and Problems

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    From anecdotal feedback, I reckon it should work without too many issues. The LPG ECU piggy backs onto whatever ECU the car has, so you would, I believe, focus making sure the LPG hardware was physically capable of dealing with the required power output (bigger reducer//injector nozzles etc...) and install the LPG as normal.

    The LPG ECU will simply take the injector times from the petrol ECU and put them through the LPG injectors leaving the petrol ECU unaware of what is going on.

    I've often toyed with turbo'ing the Rado and with LPG, would be a hoot!

    Someone already runs on on LPG, joni_vr6 maybe?

  4. Converting the VR6 to run on LPG

    in Engine Maintenance and Problems

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    Just thought I'd add a wee update. 6months and 10,000miles later, still running without issue on LPG. Not has so much as a misfire from it, getting about 24mpg average.

    I rarely tweak the system anymore, as I find playing a lot with it seems to cause see-saw results. Little and rare is my motto now!

    About to embark on a trip to Croatia and Bosnia, so will pile on another 4000miles, making me near break even point :)

  5. Converting the VR6 to run on LPG

    in Engine Maintenance and Problems

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    Well that's my Corrado VR6 now running on LPG. I'll not go into too much details as Donpular and 85jas have covered really well.

    The guys at Profess did a really good job. Corrado was more tricky than the Golf's as there is virtually no room between the manifold and the radiator fans. Nonetheless the job looks really good, very neat and tidy considering everything that goes in.

    The boss is a really helpful guy and was very keen to address some concerns i had with the install. I get paranoid with people working on my car, but happy everything was done correctly. They do so many conversions, that they really do know their stuff inside out. Having watched them operate for a few hours, i would not hesitate to recommend them, which is high praise from someone who can't stand most garages and their practices.

    On the trip back up the road i got 25mpg straight away. I've not done any tweaking so far, will wait until 1000miles. That said, it runs so well i don't really feel the urge, but curiosity will get the better of me!

    I had a 43litre tank in the spare wheel well, which takes about 38litres. This gives me at the moment a 220mile range.

    Switch over to gas is absolutely seamless. Performance wise, I've not really managed to detect a difference, but will rolling road at some point to work out. The can is certainly smoother at cruising speeds, engine just purrs.

    I feel it's money well spent and lets me enjoy a V6 for the cost of a diesel. I test drove a few diesels and realised i couldn't live with one on a daily basis.

    Not much else to say, I'm a happy bunny and feel quite smug :)

    Please feel free to message if you have any questions.

  6. High mileage

    in Corrado

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    I wouldn't stress much about mileage, as said previously, documented history is more important.

    Also, you will have a good feel from driving it. If you drive in and think ' wow, this doesn't feel like it's got mega miles' and it's backed up by history, chances are it's been well looked after and will carry on going. IF you get it it and the car has that tired feeling, maybe avoid. Lots of well maintained high milers out there for a song.

    I'm not on 165k and just about to fit LPG. I'm confident she will go well above 200k.

  7. Is it a good one?

    in Corrado

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    If the price is right and you really like the car with mods, then yeah, go for it. However if you're not fussed on mods, it would be worth holding out for one that has not been touched. Corrado's are pretty good 'out the box', but it's good to do mods on your own terms.

    There are loads of amazing standard ones out there. I would recommend standard, but as i say, it's only an opinion.

  9. Converting the VR6 to run on LPG

    in Engine Maintenance and Problems

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    Thanks for the update Don, much appreciated. My Corrado VR whilst economical @30mpg is doing about 14k per year. I really need to bring costs down and this looks like my best option. I simply drive (and enjoy driving) too much to have a 'cheap runaround'.

    - You say you get 22mpg on gas - what were you averaging on petrol before install? I know they say 10% reduction, but was wondering what you were getting.

    - Do you know how easy the kit is to unplug if working on the engine? e.g replacing tappets etc...

    Looks forward to hearing from you,

    Thanks, j

  12. Engine sometimes needs excessive cranking to start

    in Engine Maintenance and Problems

    Posted

    I had the same problem. I did two things ( stupidly at the same time!) and the problem is solved.

    I swapped the fuel pressure regulator for one on a spare I had (that never had the same issue).

    I also 'reset' the ECU by unplugging the battery.

    4000miles later and she starts no problem when warm now.

    I suspect it was the fuel pressure regulator to be honest as I've had the battery out a couple of times over the last few months.

    If you can get one either new, or from an engine that never had the issue hopefully that might help

    J :)

  14. Starter motor trouble

    in Engine Maintenance and Problems

    Posted

    Same as Sanky, i jusy got a recon unit, saved all the hassle of bodges. At the end of the day, if the earth has gone, your starter will prob be on its way out too. When i changed mine, i couldn't believe the difference, the old one must have been gubbed, but i didn't know! Suddendly it turned over faster and smoother.

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