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 X 300 conversion number 100 - Our own Daimler Six LWB
The X 300 has all Jaguar refinements put ito one model. The resurrected and curvaceous body styling is unmistakably Jaguar. Interior comfort is superb and the updated AJ6 engine (designated AJ16) provides the horses. Significant improvements in performance over the XJ40 model were made, along with consderable gain in smooth running.
All of the X 300 models are catalysed, demanding a closed loop LPG conversion, but note that there is little (if anything) to be gained from fitting a multi point gas injection system. Closed loop single point systems do a perfect job on this car (as long as they are properly installed) and higher cost of multi point conversion is avoided. Go LPG have converted many examples to date, some having done mileages in excess of 30,000 on LPG with no problems at all.
The X300 has only a few problems to watch out for, the most important being the tendency for rear axle noise in high mileage examples. Watch out for this if buying a car, it is expensive to repair. At the other end of the scale, in terms of seriousness and cost. one rarely sees an X300 digital clock that actually works. Corrosion is not really a problem unless a car has been abused.
As we have a lot of experience with the X300 model we have described the most common faults to watch out for when buying one - Common X 300 faults
Getting back to gas, our Jaguar conversion customers vary enormously in the uses they put their cars to and the mileages they cover, but all of them agree on one thing - Performance of the X 300 on LPG is every bit as good as it is on petrol whilst they save half of their fuel costs.
We include all of the latest safety features in every job, one of the reasons we are rarely the cheapest when quoting a conversion price. We don't mind that, and would rather not do a conversion than send one out with less than the full safety measures.
Read up on our conversion procedures - Our standards
If you have any concerns about increased fire risk when a car is converted to run on gas, take a look at this item on a car we converted which later caught fire due to a car related electrical fault - Jaguar fire
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| Here are a few pictures of the X300 conversion -
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4.0 litre X300 in nice condition, now taught the economy trick. |
| The fuel choice switch fits neatly into the coin pocket. Nice and easy to reach but does not interfere with your night vision. | 
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Some choose the 70 litre spare wheel replacement (toroidal) tank to preserve boot space. A 70 litre tank holds around 56 litres of LPG. |
| Another popular choice is the 400mm diameter cylinder tank, having a water capacity of 90 litres ( LPG actual capacity circa 74 litres). | 
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We can also fit a 360mm diameter 80 litre cylinder tank to preserve boot space. This tank holds around 64 litres of LPG. |
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Filler points Bumper mounted filler
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The bumper filler with dust cap in place
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| Recessed box filler This picture shows another option for X 300 filler positioning. Although more expensive, this recessed type of filler point also does not need an adapter for use with UK filler pumps. We'd prefer not to cut holes in your shiny rear wings and note that the weight of the LPG filler gun can buckle the panel, but it does provide a filler point that is much easier to use, especially for the ladies. It is now offered as a customer choice.
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Here's a third option, mounting the filler on a towbar. (requires towbar) |
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| Conversion of the X 300 3.2 and 4.0 litre AJ16 engine
We have a lot of experience converting both of these Jaguar models. We are often asked to rectify faults with LPG conversions or Petrol faults caused by incorrect conversion.
The AJ6 / 16 engines are not the easiest to convert properly, although many profess to get perfect results. We beg to differ, judging by some of the cars we are asked to put right. I have to say that we have not seen one single properly converted X 300 to date, although there must be some good ones out there somewhere.
In fairness, the convertor is often let down by sub standard equipment or simple inavailability. He or She may then be pushed into using inappropriate equipment, and Backfiring is often the result. When it happens, backfiring not only disables the car on LPG, but often on Petrol too, making it impossible for the driver to limp home on Petrol. This is totally unacceptable to us.
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Incorrect conversions often result
in blowback (backfiring), damaging the inlet 'Bellows' and allowing unmetered air into the system. This leaves the engine unable to run on either Gas or Petrol. Go LPG! customers do not have to worry about this. We eradicated the problem and no one gets stranded. |
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To address the problem we spent 3 months dealing with the main culprit, the 'one size fits anything' mixer which often proves to be of no use at all. The result of that research and development, (our own specially produced mixer unit) removes all of that compromise, bringing optimum performance, economy and RELIABILITY to these cars whilst running on gas.
AJ6 or AJ16 conversion owners can now drive their cars confident that they will not backfire when pulling away etc.
The risk of damage to the Bellows, Airflow Meter or other inlet tract components has been completely removed by our unique mixer design. None of our owners have ever been stranded as a result. We don't sell any of the conversion refinements we have developed to any other company, and hope you will understand why we don't show or describe them here. We do, however, use them on every Go LPG! XJ40 ( AJ6 ) or X 300 ( AJ16 ) conversion and assure you that backfiring will not be something you are familiar with when we have converted your car. As specialists in our field, we are indeed a little more expensive than the many ordinary Garage businesses who pick up LPG conversion as an 'add on', but you just don't get Champagne at Lemonade money, it really is as simple as that.
Suggested link - X300 conversion in under an hour
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Go LPG X 300 Conversion 3.2 or 4.0 models require a closed loop conversion.
N.B! Catalysed cars require a closed loop system to protect the cat.
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of your X 300 (Link is currently available only when using Outlook Express browsers).
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