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XJ lpg
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:43 am
by --sinner--
hey, im looking at an xj currently, and if i was to get it, id like to chuck it on gas, i live on the gold coast, and throughout the times, people have mentioned prices from 1000-3500 for the conversion. is that gas rebate still around? and any idea who on the gold coast does a good one for a jeep and cost? and lastly, do you have to fit the tank inside the car? or can it fit on the underside?
thanks very much guys.
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:29 pm
by wannabee
Gidday sinner,
Coincidentally, I am in the process of buying an XJ which has already been converted. This one has had a cylinder (60 litre usable) slung underneath where the petrol tank originally went. A new (60 litre) petrol tank is fitted in front of the LPG tank.
The disadvantages of this arrangement are:
Reduced petrol capacity
Slightly reduced clearances in rough conditions??
The big advantage is you keep all the space in the back. Some people have said that the reduced petrol capacity is a prblem in remote areas, but my remotest trips are likely to be to Fraser, Moreton Island and DI Point, so getting fuel not a problem.
I believe the rebate is still available - maybe you could Google "LP gas install gold coast" or whatever - any installer could confirm the status of the rebate.
Mike
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:33 pm
by jungle_surfer
Yep, I think the rebate is still available for $2000. I haven't shopped around much, but I was quoted $3800 for the conversion that wannabee is talking about. It's a particularly expensive way of doing it coz you need a new petrol tank, but it won't compromise your boot space!
Another way to do it is to put a tyre-shaped tank where the spare goes, and put the spare on a rear wheel carrier.
(I just counted 17L / 100km city driving, in the XJ... )
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:28 am
by scout392
I have just ordered my LPG tank from TECH TUNE in Nerang. The SEEM good.
I will let you know after they have fitted it.
You pay a deposit they fit the LPG you pay them the balance. They give you the relevant paper work, which you cash in at center link. Well that’s the plan anyway.
Cost $2400 approx
285x1100 tank =52 liters of LPG
Fitted between the chassis and drive shaft incl a new mixer ECT
Ask for Bob 0417609418 say Eric with the orange scout sent ya
Eric