LPG conversion...

[Sharq]

Ive read about the benefits through LPG and would rather have some first hand knowledge on the matter, regarding drawbacks.
Ive heard that converting your car to LPG causes stress on the engine head, which in time, causes it to crack. Is this true?

Is there any other things i should watch out for?

I know your suppose to run your car on petrol for about 10 miles eachday to keep the mechincal things inside the engine lubricated, as LPG doesnt have the lube compound that petrol does.

Thanks

 

[Sharq]

i was thinking about converting a 02/03 Mondeo, LX or ghia x (Prefered, dont know if its relevent), 1.8/2.0.

Some of you stated that you dont have better MPG from LPG but you save a lot on the cost. So how big is a Tank? I dont want to be filling every 200 miles and i dont want the tank to be HUGE!! I will need a large proportion of the boot space for luggage etc

When converting a car to run LPG, how professional is the Job? Would it be a simular setup to a factory fitted system? i.e the LPG filler would be where the standerd Petrol filler is?

Would it be more efficient/less likley to run into problems if i bought a car with a factory fitted LPG system? Like a volvo S60? There going for about 7k, with high mileage (90k+). For arguments sake, lets say i bought a Volvo S60 which has been looked after, would the engine reach 150k+ ?

ive seen some Mondys/astras/vectras with LPG systems factory fitted. Although there slightly cheaper and have less miles, they dont have the Luxeries a Volvo has. I would be keeping the a minimum of 2 years, so i would like leather, cruise control and all the other "Necessities" to keep me interested

i'm having trouble determine which would be better for me, a conversion or factory fitted LPG system?

 

[Sharq]

Hmm, ive decided am going to purchase a factory Fitted LPG system, possibly a Volvo. As soon as i saved my budget + insurance, ill be getting me one of these LPG cars. Ill keep you lot updated.

Thanks for all your help, much appreciated!