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30 XJ8 conversions completed

Jaguar XJ8 ( X308 ) 4.0 learns new tricks..... It took us a long time to find suitable equipment to convert this model, first done in 2002. Now the conversion is well established and we have all of the data recorded to convert yours with no problem at all. Although this example is a 4.0 litre car the 3.2 converts just as well. The XJ8 can be converted with either OMVL Dream XXI or Romano 'N' system equipment. This 3.2 Litre car came all the way from Dordogne, France for conversion by Go LPG. Here are a few pictures of the Go LPG XJ8 conversion - Wonderful and affordable cars, but quite expensive to run. We teach them the economy trick, completing the package. Although there is not much to see (we carefully sited the electronics in dry and dust free positions) this is how the conversion looks under the bonnet from the left hand side. The OMVL type LPG injector rails used on this car can be seen mounted on the top covers. Romano injectors can be hidden below the covers. This is how the job looks when Romano equipment (our preferred choice for this model) is used. The injectors hide neatly under the original top engine covers. The reducer (vaporiser) is easier to see in this picture (lower right of centre). The fuel choice switch is mounted in the coin pocket using a bracket. It is easy to see and use but well put of the way. width="320" height="250" alt="" For range we chose the 90 litre 400mm x 800mm tank. The spare wheel stays in its original position and the remaining boot space is acceptable. A 70 toroidal tank (spare wheel tank) can be fitted instead, allowing more boot space. For extreme range, BOTH types of tank can be fitted. Here is the 70 litre tank option. Plenty of space left if you carry a space saver spare wheel. The LPG filler is placed at the bottom of the rear bumper, just about the only position that will conform to regulations but remain easy enough to use without kneeling. A coil is put in the filler pipe to prevent breakage during a rear - end shunt, but even if the pipe where completely severed the multi valve would stop any significant leakage. All that can escape is the gas content of the pipe since the last fill. For those who have not seen this type of filler before, it is of the 'fixed bayonet' type, the only one that is certified for use by the LPGA. We fit a square black plastic dust cover which can be seen hanging below the filler point. Here is another filler option, the recessed box type. It is much harder to fit and more expensive at base conversion price +�30.00. Be aware that this type of filler can cause 'rippling' of the body panel they are mounted in due to the weight of the filler gun (See 'Fillers')

LPG fuel endurance (economy) figures - To find out what sort of economy injected LPG can offer, we did this road test. On a business trip to Surrey, the 90 litre tank was filled to capacity and the 'A' and 'B' trip meters zeroed. The car was driven in mixed conditions at up to 90 miles an hour (sorry officer!), 10 MPH crawls consistent with M25 'motoring' and about 25% around town - The average speed was shown to be 39 miles an hour. Just today (30th May '02) whilst in Birmingham the car began to lack acceleration and Steve decided to fill it up. He managed to squeeze 80 litres in (by holding the pump button in as long as was possible) and then read trip meter 'A'............ It read 347.7 miles..........And this for 80 litres (17.58 imp Galls) of LPG. This produces 19.78 miles per gallon or 347.7 miles for �25.53 ( Filled at Morrison's Supermarket, who charge a commendable 31.9p per litre). An unbelievable 7.3p per mile and surely as cheap to run as our example Ford Escort......

Before we can give a price estimate and book a conversion slot for any XJ8 model you must read this item on NIKASIL lined engines.

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