LPG Conversion for 240 generation successful?

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by polriid, Jan 8, 2007.

  1. polriid

    polriid Guest

    Has anyone heard of a successful conversion of a 240 generation Volvo
    to LPG? My 1979 Volvo is a GT242 like one of these shown here:
    http://www.volvoadventures.com/242GT.html

    The Australian government bodies will subsidise the full cost of these
    fuel (LPG) conversions. My understanding is that a special
    hose/converter will be necessary and possible and petrol/gas mixture??

    Any suggestions most welcome.

    Paul
     
    polriid, Jan 8, 2007
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  2. polriid

    James Sweet Guest


    Sure, lots of people have done it. I've never seen a LPG Volvo here in
    the US but apparently it's quite common in Europe.
     
    James Sweet, Jan 8, 2007
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  3. polriid

    M-gineering Guest

    You'll need a tank (60L, fills the room between the wheelwells), a
    pressure regulator connected to the cooling system and an air-gas mixer
    fitted to the inletmanifold. Unless you go high tech and find a liquid
    gas injection system. Should work fine, if it is worth it depends on the
    number of filling stations and the economics.
    A 60l tank fills to 80%, fuelconsumption is up 10% so you'll be filling
    up quite a lot. One of the reasons (politicians were another, and you're
    not supposed to park an LPG car in a multy story parking) lpg is
    becoming rare over here
     
    M-gineering, Jan 8, 2007
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  4. You will increase the weight of the car some what while decreasing the trunk
    \boot area .you will need to up grade your rear springs to cope with the
    extra weight .A larger tank is possible and LPG is available any where .You
    will need colder plugs as well as making sure your ignition leads are up to
    standard as LPG causes more shorts if the leads are poor .Make sure you dont
    get any conversion that has an open air filter under the bonnet \hood as the
    hot air ruins an already less powerful engine .Cool air is important .You
    will lose around 15 % of your power and will need to make sure your cooling
    is up to par as gas runs hotter .Make sure you dont back fire as you will
    ruin your exhaust system quickly .GOOD PLUGS LEADS AND AIR FILTER .Enjoy the
    savings I did for over 25 years .But due to poor mechanics had to learn to
    fix things my self .Gas is safe if done correctly but there are some real
    dangerous conversions out there .Check where the cabbies get their work done
    ..Duel fuel is smarter then straight dedicated gas .I will not enter in to
    discussion with any fools who wish to argue otherwise .Carry a fire
    extinguisher its wise .
     
    John Robertson, Jan 9, 2007
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  5. Give Lance a ring he's a great guy ,he's the chap in the photo next to one
    of his many Volvos .
     
    John Robertson, Jan 9, 2007
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