p38 4.0 lpg or 2.5 diesel?

Dr W said:

Maybe I should get the lpg system checked out to make sure it's not running too rich

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I suspect you should. A 3.9 Classic should manage 14-15 mpg at 70 on LPG.

Sorry to resurrect this thread guys bt have posted here asing this question. I am desperate for my first RR and can't decide which to buy diesel or bur 4.0petrol and have it converted. Whats best option for someone who not swimming in cash like me


How much is it to do a good conversion. And doesanyone have figures for liters/100km for lpg


Thans for yor patience

4.0 petrol and buy my lpg kit for £300.twin 70l tanks...

Id personally go for the diesel and not a petrol to convert

diesel definately with a powerbox fitted,more power and good fuel economy.

gemsdad said:

diesel definately with a powerbox fitted,more power and good fuel economy.

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Whats a powerbox

Darkchild101 said:

Whats a powerbox

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ffs

Well i did this to my 4.0 P38 rangie, i wouldn't do it again, if you go ahead, get multi point injection, DONOT go single point, DONOT fit tanks under chassis either, like some have done!! get a tank in the spare wheel well (doughnut style tank) or in the boot, but expect to lose half your space. LPG is hotter then petrol and you could end up with a cracked liner eventually, make sure you get a reputable kit, if you fit it yourself, you will need it setting up, the single point WILL lose power aswell.......Go diesel and if you want more power, then call Jeremy fearn in Beeley, Derbyshire and he will re-chip for you, if your budget allows, go L322 diesel and this will beat the pants off both models in standard form, then re-chip the L322 diesel...a flier.

LPG multi point kit....fitted brand new is around £2.500...is it worth it.
Another idea...diesel conversion into P38 which can be done, but then you might as well buy a L322, which is what i did.
This is ONLY my experience, someone will disagree with what i have said, but if you do get a diesel, you can always run it on bio-fuel......cleaned chip fat or veggy oil. Also make sure if you do go gas, it has the two 12volt LPG shut off valves,
GO DIESEL.......hope this helps
Ps. people aren't going for LPG like they used to, unless they get a cheaper supply, like using bottle gas, but that has a glitch too.....

Darkchild101 said:

Whats a powerbox

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tis a little lectric/vacuum thingy that makes a p38 diesel go like fook.like what mine does.which i am selling by the way..the p38 that is with the powerbox fitted.:nospamhere:

I`ve a diesel, and am content. BUT if you ain`t swimming in cash, and are planning on buying a cheap Rangie.... don`t worry ... nowt to loose.... if you`re rich, equally, don`t worry, you`ll soon be poor like the rest of us.!
Rangies may be cheap to buy at the mo`, but never were, an` never will be cheap to run. Great cars an` most of us here are fans, but all versions are expensive to run.
Sorry to put a damper on your enthusiasm, but if you go in with your eyes open there shouldn`t be any nasty surprises waitng for you.
By the by I think there`s a much better answer on here somewhere, but can`t remember where.... Sure some-one`s gonna know what I`m chundering on about...?

odenne said:

ffs

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Cheers got it now

well come on tell us what you going to do????????????

If I remember, Teflon put up a good piece about the cost of Rangie ownership , but I can`t remember which thread... Any-one?...

j the range said:

well come on tell us what you going to do????????????

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Looks lie am leaning towards diesel right now as this lpg thing seems bit hit and miss regarding how its installed as well as maintance

j the range said:

well come on tell us what you going to do????????????

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i is going to make a brew j.thats what i am going to do.

Darkchild101 said:

Looks lie am leaning towards diesel right now as this lpg thing seems bit hit and miss regarding how its installed as well as maintance

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Best advice... Take ya time in finding one DONT buy the 1st one u see cos it looks good, Theres plenty out there to choose from

you be looking like a tea pot soon i just having a wee dram thin my blood out he he

Im avin a medicinal 1/2 bottle of russias finest

hope you drinking bottom half first nat

im havein kernows best...