simon_arch1 wrote:

"Not a good idea using the spare wheel well, this forms part of the rear crash protection system and I guess LPG tanks aren't good things to smash "

gents - dredging through old posts....

I had not heard this about the "crash-protection system" before - is this documented somewhere?

Us crazy Aussies have several manufacturers of auxilliary fuel tanks that go in place of the spare too - to cover our distances, 85l is never enough. I'm very surprised that the spare placement would form part of a crash safety system - any more info greatly appreciated.

cheers,

Simon

Monkeyhanger wrote:

Hello JP,
I've just taken delivery last Tuesday of a Discovery3 V8 which has been converted for LPG by AMR Autos at Stokesley North Yorks, tel 01642 711107. I used to have a TDV6 but this one blows it's socks off and all for 10p per mile ( about 42 mpg compared to the diesel ).

There is no loss in power and I can gaurantee both you and your wallet will have a smile on your face. Land Rover have indirectly stated that unless it can be shown that a defect is caused by the conversion, they will honour their warranty. On top of that, you can also get a warranty from the makers of the conversion kit.

I understand that as far as is known at present, mine is only the third in the country to be converted though that is open to challenge.

You can have a doughnut tank in the spare wheel compartment, but as that then causes a problem with where to put the spare wheel, I had the seventh seat removed ( never used them in 2 years) on the offside and installed 120 litre tank longitudinally. Andrew and his merry men at AMR Autos made such a neat job they actaully made the brackets to fit the bolt holes for the seat. That way if I decide to remove the kit, the seat will go back in and there are no unsightly holes. Also you still have 6 feet of luggage space down the nearside.

As far as cost, that was part of the deal for buying the new car from the dealers so you'll have to discuss that one with Andrew.

I've just got back from the weekend in the Scottish Highlands and the car which had 80 miles on last week, now has 2,000.

Several things to note about the V8. You will need a pilots licence cos it does take off from go ( actually got it airborn on one Scottish road), it's lots quieter than the TDV6 which makes the excellent radio even better. The gearbox is phenomenal and in sports mode revs to 6,000 revs which in second gear is about 60 mph. Between 2nd and 3rd, playing hard the car takes it's wax jacket and green wellies off, dons it's flame proof overalls and turns into a rally car. Dial the sat nav down to about 1/16th and you have your own pace notes. It's like having Nicky Grist sitting beside you as you turn into Colin Macrae. The car takes bends as if it was on rails and the suspension which at lower speeds is spongy and wallowy seems to stiffen up and grab the tarmac. In fact I've been into the dealers today asking about the adaptive suspension. Gimme!

If you want any further info I'm only too happy to oblige. The car's presently covered in Scottish mud and the wheels are a lovely graphite black colour but as soon as I clean it tomorrow I'll take some photos and let you see the tank etc.

Leo