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LPG - How does it work?
12. Apr 2011 at 08:33

Morning all,

Ref LPG. I have a "star-gas" system fitted to my mig in 2002 (not by me though). The car has only done 19k since then.
After taking the car off my dads hands, I notice that LPG kicks in a different times.

I leave the switch constantly on gas.

Sometimes it starts on petrol and at some point changes over, other times it starts on gas and stays on gas.

On petrol she ticks over perfect, but on gas she's a little lumpy.

It was noted on the last MOT that there was a possible air leak whilst running on petrol, but knowing jack about mechanics of a car, I don't have a clue what that exactly means Huh

Any pointers please?

TIA

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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #1 - 12. Apr 2011 at 09:26 Switching to gas depends on engine temp. being up to the set perameter. Gas will run a bit lumpy on a cold engine. Do you have any software for it?
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mathewst Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1499 Split, Croatia Gender: Drives: omega 2.2i 16v	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #2 - 12. Apr 2011 at 10:36 As Chris said it is temperature dependant. Mine takes about 4 minutes during winter to switch to lpg and only a minute during summer (both starting from cold of course).
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JamesV6CDX Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3202 Gloucestershire Gender: Drives: 2002 (02) 3.2 Retail MV6 in Star Silver with Leather	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #3 - 12. Apr 2011 at 14:32 I would bet money that if it's "star gas" it'll be some awful mixer system, and I'll bet my right arm the coolant feed is plumbed incorrectly
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JamesV6CDX Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3202 Gloucestershire Gender: Drives: 2002 (02) 3.2 Retail MV6 in Star Silver with Leather	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #4 - 12. Apr 2011 at 14:33 You're only up the road from me, I'll cast my eye over your engine / install, if you like?
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blackviper90210 Senior Member Offline Posts: 836 Bromsgrove, West Midlands Gender: Drives: 1999 Omega Elite Estate 3.0 LPG	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #5 - 12. Apr 2011 at 15:52 JamesV6CDX wrote on 12. Apr 2011 at 14:33: You're only up the road from me, I'll cast my eye over your engine / install, if you like? Hi mate, That offer would be very decent of you I see that you've got a house move in progress, so when your available and I can get down to you, that would be awesome! Cheers, Dave
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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: LPG - How does it work? Reply #6 - 12. Apr 2011 at 21:23 I think I've seen that estate recently.
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blackviper90210 Senior Member Offline Posts: 836 Bromsgrove, West Midlands Gender: Drives: 1999 Omega Elite Estate 3.0 LPG	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #7 - 12. Apr 2011 at 21:29 Quite possibly! Up until Friday, I've been driving round the area quite a bit. Flash me next time (ooo errr) and well have a chat Not met any fellow OOF members in the area yet.
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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: LPG - How does it work? Reply #8 - 13. Apr 2011 at 13:48 blackviper90210 wrote on 12. Apr 2011 at 21:29: Quite possibly! Up until Friday, I've been driving round the area quite a bit. Flash me next time (ooo errr) and well have a chat Not met any fellow OOF members in the area yet. Noticed any facelift saloons in silver with a spoiler and a slight suspension drop?
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blackviper90210 Senior Member Offline Posts: 836 Bromsgrove, West Midlands Gender: Drives: 1999 Omega Elite Estate 3.0 LPG	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #9 - 13. Apr 2011 at 15:14 'fraid not. With losing my job and few other interesting things happening, my head is up my arse at the moment! I'm over in Catshill, B61. You?
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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: LPG - How does it work? Reply #10 - 13. Apr 2011 at 16:40 blackviper90210 wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 15:14: 'fraid not. With losing my job and few other interesting things happening, my head is up my arse at the moment! I'm over in Catshill, B61. You? Worcester but go to Droitwich Ombersley regularly, Webbs occasionally, Bromsgrove occasionally.
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blackviper90210 Senior Member Offline Posts: 836 Bromsgrove, West Midlands Gender: Drives: 1999 Omega Elite Estate 3.0 LPG	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #11 - 13. Apr 2011 at 18:27 Well I'll keep my eyes peeled now I know your in the area!
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #12 - 13. Apr 2011 at 19:47 blackviper90210 wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 18:27: Well I'll keep my eyes peeled now I know your in the area! Can't miss it, Martin Imber's is the one with the ironing board on the boot, and a pikey bar out the back
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blackviper90210 Senior Member Offline Posts: 836 Bromsgrove, West Midlands Gender: Drives: 1999 Omega Elite Estate 3.0 LPG	Re: LPG - How does it work? Reply #13 - 14. Apr 2011 at 08:11 TheBoy wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 19:47: blackviper90210 wrote on 13. Apr 2011 at 18:27: Well I'll keep my eyes peeled now I know your in the area! Can't miss it, Martin Imber's is the one with the ironing board on the boot, and a pikey bar out the back
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