lpg
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i gave up on recouping investment on my commer a while back.. just fell in love with it.
I work in the environmental game so would be more comfy knowing she's not chucking out too many nasties.
I realise it may not be financially the best move but want to see what's feasible and for how much.. i heard that it may cost around 700 for the kit.. but not sure if i could fit it.
I've seen a few tanks come up on ebay for less than that but dont know the ins and outs of second hand kit like this. I'll hceck out the last posts though. thanks
I work in the environmental game so would be more comfy knowing she's not chucking out too many nasties.
I realise it may not be financially the best move but want to see what's feasible and for how much.. i heard that it may cost around 700 for the kit.. but not sure if i could fit it.
I've seen a few tanks come up on ebay for less than that but dont know the ins and outs of second hand kit like this. I'll hceck out the last posts though. thanks
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I work in the environmental game so would be more comfy knowing she's not chucking out too many nasties.
Just driving a classic car; not scrapping it and buying a new one that produced loads of pollution just being built is my idea of being green! The throwaway, replace every 5 minutes with something greener society, has a lot to answer for in my eyes. [}
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I work in the environmental game so would be more comfy knowing she's not chucking out too many nasties.
Just driving a classic car; not scrapping it and buying a new one that produced loads of pollution just being built is my idea of being green! The throwaway, replace every 5 minutes with something greener society, has a lot to answer for in my eyes. [}
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Jostein
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Originally posted by Chamba
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I work in the environmental game so would be more comfy knowing she's not chucking out too many nasties.
Just driving a classic car; not scrapping it and buying a new one that produced loads of pollution just being built is my idea of being green! The throwaway, replace every 5 minutes with something greener society, has a lot to answer for in my eyes. [}]
Amen to that, Adam! I think this is the main environmental point which so many people don't even seem to think about.
And - for the record - this is not me trying to justify that I'm working for General Motors, but rather that my regular transport is a '96 Cinquecento Sporting (or, actually mostly the bus or a city bike) and also helping to keep old Commers (half-)alive.
Originally posted by Chamba
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I work in the environmental game so would be more comfy knowing she's not chucking out too many nasties.
Just driving a classic car; not scrapping it and buying a new one that produced loads of pollution just being built is my idea of being green! The throwaway, replace every 5 minutes with something greener society, has a lot to answer for in my eyes. [}
]Amen to that, Adam! I think this is the main environmental point which so many people don't even seem to think about.
And - for the record - this is not me trying to justify that I'm working for General Motors, but rather that my regular transport is a '96 Cinquecento Sporting (or, actually mostly the bus or a city bike) and also helping to keep old Commers (half-)alive.
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oops didn't mean to ruffle.
completely agree with you. life span is everything. Just would like to see how possible it is to have her converted. I was putting lead replacement in initially but stopped that now.
I also live in london where it would help.
The Chamba's not ruffled! [8D] I just don't want you to feel too down on yourself about driving an old inefficient vehicle! I'd consider LPG, as long as it was a very cheap install and would get me my money back, being the tightwad that I am.
oops didn't mean to ruffle.
completely agree with you. life span is everything. Just would like to see how possible it is to have her converted. I was putting lead replacement in initially but stopped that now.
I also live in london where it would help.
The Chamba's not ruffled! [8D] I just don't want you to feel too down on yourself about driving an old inefficient vehicle! I'd consider LPG, as long as it was a very cheap install and would get me my money back, being the tightwad that I am.
Danrigs
I have a LPG Commer and its great a cheap to run, as you can see from the thread topic it can be fitted quite cheap and whos bothered about the cost when you have a brill Commer especially when you are going to keep it for years like i am .
Happy LPGing
Amos
AMOS (Bluemouse1006)
I have a LPG Commer and its great a cheap to run, as you can see from the thread topic it can be fitted quite cheap and whos bothered about the cost when you have a brill Commer especially when you are going to keep it for years like i am .
Happy LPGing
Amos
AMOS (Bluemouse1006)
Hi
I can confirm I have red recently it is less damaging to the environment to keep an old vehicle than to replace with more efficient versions repeatedly. The guy from "Scrapheap challenge" was the author, its not easy being green the title. LPG is very cheap though, greener to fit on the everyday car possibly, depending on the annual milage, etc.
Good Luck, would be interested to know your findings, Andy
I can confirm I have red recently it is less damaging to the environment to keep an old vehicle than to replace with more efficient versions repeatedly. The guy from "Scrapheap challenge" was the author, its not easy being green the title. LPG is very cheap though, greener to fit on the everyday car possibly, depending on the annual milage, etc.
Good Luck, would be interested to know your findings, Andy
Go LPG, its pretty easy to do - especially on a carb engine. You can pick up a carb kit for very little these days. Just make sure you use new pipe and olives for the little cost that they are. Torpedo tanks underneath on each side are the way to go. Someone should make the chassis outriggers with a half moon to suit with a strap already in place - now that would be good. Mine hang a little low (the tanks that is!!). I've got two underslung and one under the rear seat. The 2.8 V6 does about 18-20 miles to the gallon at legal limit speed crusing. LPG likes a bigger engine as you do loose a little power. If you convert without changing the valves in the head to hardened seats - use a Flashlube kit to drip feed valve lube into the engine whilst using gas. I've now converted 7 vehicles - modern and old and none of my insurance companies have asked for a certificate!!!