Conversion of X-type 3.0 (2004) to GPL
#1
Conversion of X-type 3.0 (2004) to GPL
Hi all,
My X-type 3.0 AWD has done 160.000 km and I plan to keep it for a lot longer since it's a true pleasure to cruise down the highways in it. (Ok it is currently stationed at the local Jaguar workshop, waiting for a replacement transfer box, but a part from that it has been a pretty smooth ride so far
With fuel prices going up, up, up, I am thinking of converting to GPL. I guess the 3000 € will earn itself back in fast.
However, I also came across this page and it got me a bit worried: Go LPG Research - Jaguar/Ford V6 engines
Is this true? Can I expect/risk some major engine overhaul after 30.000 km if I convert? (The engine runs absolutely perfect now). Hope to get some calming news.
Thank you very much & greetings from Portugal!
My X-type 3.0 AWD has done 160.000 km and I plan to keep it for a lot longer since it's a true pleasure to cruise down the highways in it. (Ok it is currently stationed at the local Jaguar workshop, waiting for a replacement transfer box, but a part from that it has been a pretty smooth ride so far
With fuel prices going up, up, up, I am thinking of converting to GPL. I guess the 3000 € will earn itself back in fast.
However, I also came across this page and it got me a bit worried: Go LPG Research - Jaguar/Ford V6 engines
Is this true? Can I expect/risk some major engine overhaul after 30.000 km if I convert? (The engine runs absolutely perfect now). Hope to get some calming news.
Thank you very much & greetings from Portugal!
Last edited by enkopkaffe; 02-11-2017 at 09:41 AM.
#2
Mine is LPG without flashlube and has over 70,000 miles since conversion
3,000 euro is a lot though
It does around 596 Kilometres for 53 Euro
Petrol would be 103 Euro
Also
X-Type - Jaguar - Grilles
3,000 euro is a lot though
It does around 596 Kilometres for 53 Euro
Petrol would be 103 Euro
Also
X-Type - Jaguar - Grilles
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enkopkaffe (02-12-2017)
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I had an XJ with the 3.0L engine, it had 130k when I got it and had been run for 80k on GPL (lpg). The valves in one head had no clearance on the valves particularly exhaust and needed new heads.
I have had 4 cars with LPG and this was the only one that showed issues with Valve seat recession
If you do convert use valve lube on it??
I have had 4 cars with LPG and this was the only one that showed issues with Valve seat recession
If you do convert use valve lube on it??