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Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:10 pm

I live in North Devon and commute to Somerset, which is putting about 25k a year on my mileage...I'm running a 2.0 l tourer...and its all starting to get a tad expensive....I'd like to keep the E30 and convert it to lpg rather than change it for a Euro rot-box diesel of some sort....does anyone know of any decent specialists where I can get this done in the South-West...anywhere between Barnstaple and Taunton would be good... Cheers
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Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:22 pm

there is a place in yeovil somerset about 25 miles from taunton called pemco pitstop who do the conversion on all cars no idea of the cost though i would think your going to be above the £1000 mark!
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Sat Jan 08, 2011 3:46 pm

Hi, I DIY converted my 325i M20 and have had good results, saving approx £100/1,000 miles.

It is a relatively easy conversion if you're handy with a soldering iron, but if you need someone to do it quickly. . .

I was reccomended D and N autogas in Wellington 01823 668 668, by my friends who have had three conversions done by them in the past, I visisted them and was impressed before deciding to DIY my conversion.

Perhaps Brianmooore might be interested in doing the conversion?
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Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:50 pm

Thanks for the info...i'll try Brian ,but if he doesn't fancy it I'll have a look at the other places. Cheers
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Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:14 pm

Im also very interested in doing this im currently doing a 120 mile commute a day but for obvious reasons im not using my 2.5 e30 but I would like to start to use it again , let us know how you get on. Im also in north devon too
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Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:10 pm

im in taunton and work as a mot tester/mechanic so im going to have a go at doing a diy conversion relitively soon. would like a 'hidden' place for the filler though!
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Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:26 pm

it wouldnt be hidden, but how about chopping up a scrap rear 3/4 and putting a complete filler flap setup to mirror the factory on on the left hand side.

ive been considering lpg for my e36, and its the bodge-on fillers that really put me off all the conversions i've seen so far!

or behind a hinged numberplate?
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harry_p wrote:it wouldnt be hidden, but how about chopping up a scrap rear 3/4 and putting a complete filler flap setup to mirror the factory on on the left hand side.

ive been considering lpg for my e36, and its the bodge-on fillers that really put me off all the conversions i've seen so far!

or behind a hinged numberplate?
good place that, my old mans old old skool Mercedes 280 se had the filler cap behind the plate
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Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:51 pm

Or just in the boot...
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Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:56 pm

cee wrote:Or just in the boot...
NOT a good idea!! LPG vapour is heavier than air, and spilt vapour (such as when the filler nozzle is removed) would collect in the boot.
It's essential that the filler is mounted clear of anywhere that vapour could collect.
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Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:58 pm

Put a drip tray around the filler? Like a funnel of some sort...

When I get LPG I will definitely not have it on show.
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