LPG Conversion for Bus/Beetle - no loss of boot space!

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 14 Aug 2006, 8:48 pm

#522447

Just send your government rebate to fixthefrikkingroadsanddropthetaxyoubusheyedbushrimmer@snotmale.com

Loves a lolcat

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 14 Aug 2006, 8:51 pm

#522452

i love it and totally agree👍

meetings 1st sunday of the month
check wbsite for location
All Welcome
http://www.flatfour.org/
and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlatFour

71superbug The Itch Itcher

1,184 posts · joined May 2004 · 15 Aug 2006, 1:03 am

#522623

in perth now we can get gas conversions for FREEEEE.

fed government = 2000
state gov = 1000
gas conversion = roughly 2500.

and we can double up on bonuses.

if i had a running car i would get it done/.

arent we lucky

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 15 Aug 2006, 2:12 am

#522631

Sure you might be able to get the conversion subsidised, but you're not guaranteed it as the demand for the conversion is greatly outweighing the supplies available

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!

3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Aug 2006, 7:39 am

#522649

So has anyone actually converted any VWs for gas?

'Ah, whatever................'

megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 · 15 Aug 2006, 8:03 am

#522657

A while ago I read on another forum about a guy who converted his bug to gas and mounted the gas tank behind the rear seat in the luggage area!!! scary

toecutter Officially Full-On Dubber

333 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 15 Aug 2006, 8:22 am

#522660

Good to see in the rear section of the picture that they are thinking about rat rides etc etc with a matt black version.:thumb

___________________________________________________

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 15 Aug 2006, 8:42 am

#522666

megalania wrote:A while ago I read on another forum about a guy who converted his bug to gas and mounted the gas tank behind the rear seat in the luggage area!!! scary

station wagons have'm behind the rear seat and it's ok. it's quite safe. besides, most sedan boots aren't sealed off from the interior of the car anyway so it's all the same.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

Craig Paton Wolfsburg Wizard

620 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 15 Aug 2006, 9:05 am

#522671

71superbug wrote:in perth now we can get gas conversions for FREEEEE.

fed government = 2000
state gov = 1000
gas conversion = roughly 2500.

and we can double up on bonuses.

if i had a running car i would get it done/.

arent we lucky

Just until the GOV decide to excise the crap out of it!!!!

...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!

3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Aug 2006, 9:09 am

#522672

So no beetles done?

'Ah, whatever................'

sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 15 Aug 2006, 9:12 am

#522674

I thought gas was problematic for air-coolers, something about the intake charge making them too cold internally.

A POSSE AD ESSE.

I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Aug 2006, 10:00 am

#522682

lol, nice one!

Reimagined/Recycled/Upcycled Cool

megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 · 15 Aug 2006, 10:25 am

#522692

I found a site in the UK that sells the tanks and does the conversion. I think the spare wheel size tank is a good idea.

http://www.gasure.co.uk/lpg.htm

and a thread from the samba

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=178587&highlight=lpg

going by what I have seen it is do-able. Just don't know the costs involved yet.

megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 · 15 Aug 2006, 3:55 pm

#522787

I haven't heard of any bio-diesel conversions for air cooled dubs yet, in England yes but Australia no. Does anyone know anyone who sells the kits and price etc?

david777 Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 15 Aug 2006, 5:15 pm

#522808

megalania wrote:I haven't heard of any bio-diesel conversions for air cooled dubs yet, in England yes but Australia no. Does anyone know anyone who sells the kits and price etc?

You mean like what Filmore runs on?
Organic fuel...
LOL

ColumBUS Hail To The Bus Driver!

3,601 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 15 Aug 2006, 5:40 pm

#522819

yes, bio diesel is made from oil waste, canola... basically used grease from deep fryers is ur best source.

its cheap, reliable, and clean. well, the burning of it is clean, but making it is purely disgusting

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 15 Aug 2006, 5:50 pm

#522826

Use cooking oil. Just put it in your tank,max 40% and the rest normal diesel.Job done. They recommend using 20% at first to see if the car runs OK.The problem is cold starting as it is hard to get through the injectors when cold which is why you dilute it. No other mods required.We put 20 liters of new cooking oil in my brother in-laws cruiser as it was on special for 99 cents a liter and 30 liters of normal diesel.Ran beautiful and smelt like a fish and chip shop.No problems at all. brother in law was impressed with how smooth it ran...some of the farmers gave him crap about the smell.......:P It is a 2004 model turbo diesel Toyota cruiser.

[ Edited on 15-8-06 by Mick H ]

tssnq.com.au

penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!

3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Aug 2006, 6:29 pm

#522840

megalania wrote:I haven't heard of any bio-diesel conversions for air cooled dubs yet, in England yes but Australia no. Does anyone know anyone who sells the kits and price etc?

who/where have you heard doing that in the UK?

'Ah, whatever................'

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 15 Aug 2006, 6:44 pm

#522846

i can honestly recall a T3 running on biodiesel, and hearing of a bug mentioned on avd (through the last 12 to 18 months) running on gas. Dunno who or where, but it does ring a bell.

I have heard it to about biodiesel over in UK, growing thing. will keep an eye out if i nut it out and am able to remember, or run into it on net, but i sware i heard it.

(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 15 Aug 2006, 6:55 pm

#522852

My dad ran Bio-diesel in his Mitsubishi Fuso mini coach he bought when he drove to NSW and back. Ran Bio-diesel all the way there and back. Carried a trailor and tank on the back to fill up as they go. Absolutely no problems and ran like a dream! I'm sure they would have had Seagulls following them across the Nullabor. Smelt Yummy!

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!

3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Aug 2006, 7:00 pm

#522855

I know about biodiesel, but never in a bug.....
Anyone? really curious about this.

'Ah, whatever................'

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 15 Aug 2006, 7:57 pm

#522878

penguin wrote:I know about biodiesel, but never in a bug.....
Anyone? really curious about this.

The links above from megalania have the costs in the UK...assuming the T2 aircooled would be the same kit as the motors are the same. The link below has pictures of a guy who's done his 412 overseas...looks good and am considering it for my 411.

[ Edited on 15-8-06 by Mick H ]

tssnq.com.au

megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 · 15 Aug 2006, 9:23 pm

#522938

I read about it on either the Volkszone forums or the shoptalkforums. I even read you can get a electric conversion for aircooled engines. Are we that far behind the rest of the world?

Ich fahre ein Kdf ein Tag Officially Full-On Dubber

221 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 16 Aug 2006, 3:40 pm

#523240

Now thats an idea... CrewCab's Fish and Chips straight out of a Dub near you!!🤪

Volkswagen ist der strassekoning - Vergnügen fahren finden!

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 16 Aug 2006, 4:25 pm

#523261

um, how do you run bio diesel in a petrol engine?

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 · 16 Aug 2006, 5:04 pm

#523279

you don't. Maybe have to stick a T25 donk or golf diesel into the car for it to be an option

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 16 Aug 2006, 5:49 pm

#523300

ok

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

Moosette Casual Dubber

30 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 16 Aug 2006, 6:33 pm

#523326

Very funny........lol

Dont treat me any differently than you would the Queen

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Aug 2006, 6:36 pm

#523327

south america now has 100% ethanol available at the fuel stations now.

(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Aug 2006, 6:40 pm

#523330

i thought it was 90% or 95%

Reimagined/Recycled/Upcycled Cool