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Re: Omegas and LPG
Reply #15 - 17. Aug 2006 at 00:05

Martin Imber wrote on 16. Aug 2006 at 23:46:

Interesting, does the evaporator make maintenance there awkwards?

Also this is a mixer system isn't it?

Maintenance!!

Mixer system!!

On the Daimler, the system was checked 1000 miles after the install and again after 12 months, evaporator drained (very little muck in it)

No issues at all, ran like a dream

On this Omega, had the system checked over visually and with a sniffer for leaks, it was fine.

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Re: Omegas and LPG
Reply #16 - 17. Aug 2006 at 09:21

MartinP wrote on 17. Aug 2006 at 00:05:

Martin Imber wrote on 16. Aug 2006 at 23:46:

Interesting, does the evaporator make maintenance there awkwards?

Also this is a mixer system isn't it?

Maintenance!!

Mixer system!!

On the Daimler, the system was checked 1000 miles after the install and again after 12 months, evaporator drained (very little muck in it)

No issues at all, ran like a dream

On this Omega, had the system checked over visually and with a sniffer for leaks, it was fine.

Maintenance - looks like you would have difficulty getting at the back plug

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Re: Omegas and LPG
Reply #17 - 18. Aug 2006 at 23:17

I mounted my ECU on the OS inner wing, just to the left of the alternator. The EasyJet ecu i have installed is very well geared up for some winter washing, so moisture/rain shouldn't be a problem.

The PCB seemed to have a very thick layer of laquer and the triple rubber seals and rubber jacket oround the connector block seemed to be of high quality.

I have taked zillions of high-quality pics of my installation, each and every step. Tank/straps, copper pipes, manifold off and drilled on bench, mounting of injectors, pressure reducer and evaporator, not to mention a once over of the inlet manifold and butterfly assy thingy bit!r

Martin, Please email me if you need any for your how-2's, i could ftp the lot if you like??? PM me for email addy.

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Marc

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Martin Imber Over Active Poster Offline LPG Omega V6 - Keyfobs Rebuilt Posts: 20110 Worcester Gender: Drives: 2001 Omega 2.6CD LPG & 3.0 cams	Re: Omegas and LPG Reply #18 - 19. Aug 2006 at 10:18 Contact JamesV6CDX - he is sorting web space
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Martin Imber Over Active Poster Offline LPG Omega V6 - Keyfobs Rebuilt Posts: 20110 Worcester Gender: Drives: 2001 Omega 2.6CD LPG & 3.0 cams	Re: Omegas and LPG Reply #19 - 19. Aug 2006 at 10:29 Looks like we will need two example systems then!
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Jim Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3300 Glasgow Gender: Drives: 1996 3.0 Irmscher Elite, 1998 3.0 Irmscher MV6, 2002 3.2 Irmscher Elite, 2008 Astra TwinTop Design 1.9CDTi	Re: Omegas and LPG Reply #20 - 20. Aug 2006 at 16:44 Martin Imber wrote on 16. Aug 2006 at 20:36: Jim wrote on 16. Aug 2006 at 17:33: How much did your LPG conversion cost? WHich one - the bodged MV6 was 1850 and the DIY was about 100 in bits. I reckon you can DIY an Omega for a little over £800 using a Romano System N SGI Is it Easy to DIY convert a 3.0 V6 omega?
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Re: Omegas and LPG
Reply #21 - 20. Aug 2006 at 16:59

Jim wrote on 20. Aug 2006 at 16:44:

Martin Imber wrote on 16. Aug 2006 at 20:36:

Jim wrote on 16. Aug 2006 at 17:33:

How much did your LPG conversion cost?

WHich one - the bodged MV6 was 1850 and the DIY was about 100 in bits.

I reckon you can DIY an Omega for a little over £800 using a Romano System N SGI

Is it Easy to DIY convert a 3.0 V6 omega?

I'd rather do that than a cambelt!

Moderate I suppose. If you can service your car and are not afraid to drill holes I suppose it is.

All V6s use the same kit.

£800 to £900 - do you have a towbar?

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Paul M Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1689 Edinburgh Gender: Drives: BMW 840Ci, Yamaha R1	Re: Omegas and LPG Reply #22 - 27. Sep 2007 at 11:37 Martin do you know what is involved to service a Tartarini system? It's got the newer type vapouriser with the black top, supposedly more reliable than the silver (metal?) top one. I can get some photos later if need be. Cheers.
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Martin Imber Over Active Poster Offline LPG Omega V6 - Keyfobs Rebuilt Posts: 20110 Worcester Gender: Drives: 2001 Omega 2.6CD LPG & 3.0 cams	Re: Omegas and LPG Reply #23 - 27. Sep 2007 at 12:16 I'd ask on the Yahoo LPG forum but usually take pipes off and pour out heavy ends is suggested. Apart from that - fit a new diaphram.
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Re: Omegas and LPG
Reply #24 - 27. Sep 2007 at 16:00

Martin Imber wrote on 27. Sep 2007 at 12:16:

I'd ask on the Yahoo LPG forum but usually take pipes off and pour out heavy ends is suggested.

Apart from that - fit a new diaphram.

Thanks. I assume it's the gas pipes that supply the injectors, rather than the liquid fuel or coolant pipes?

I expect the diaphragm is OK on this one, as the whole vapouriser was changed not long before I bought the car for the uprated type, the original one is known for developing problems over time. These ones are supposed to be quite reliable. If it's cheap and easy I may replace it anyway, but I have no idea what's involved.

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Re: Omegas and LPG
Reply #25 - 27. Sep 2007 at 16:03

Paul M wrote on 27. Sep 2007 at 16:00:

Martin Imber wrote on 27. Sep 2007 at 12:16:

I'd ask on the Yahoo LPG forum but usually take pipes off and pour out heavy ends is suggested.

Apart from that - fit a new diaphram.

Thanks. I assume it's the gas pipes that supply the injectors, rather than the liquid fuel or coolant pipes?

I expect the diaphragm is OK on this one, as the whole vapouriser was changed not long before I bought the car for the uprated type, the original one is known for developing problems over time. These ones are supposed to be quite reliable. If it's cheap and easy I may replace it anyway, but I have no idea what's involved.

Yes the vapour pipe. No replies yet

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