LPG DIY Installation? Feasible?

[Deluded]

I'm pretty handy with spanners. Done all sorts on cars in the past and I'm not afraid to tackle any problems.

My car is a Honda CR-V. It's a little bit thirsty so would really benefit my wallet if it drank LPG instead of petrol.

I know very little about LPG in all honesty and so I'm after some advice.

Is a DIY installation feasible? Do I need to have the installation checked by a professional afterwards? Do I need a certificate to prove the installation is good?

What parts are actually required? I've seen kits online (prices seem to vary massively from £200 going upwards of £1000) but would want to make sure everything needed is included.

Any other advice would be great!

[dm46]

Leave it to the pro's.

[redgriff500]

It's far from rocket science.

But for help and advice combined with decent kit I'd use Tinley Tech.

Once you know what you're doing I might go for OMVL for the second one.

You will find there are very cheap kits / fitters from Poland but I didn't trust it - probably ok for an older / sedately driven car though.

[Leptons]

dm46 said:

Leave it to the pro's.

On what basis?

[twink]

It can be fitted yourself if you're handy with some tools and aren't phased by ripping the car to bits, just get it checked over by a GOOD garage afterwards. I've seen a few 'pro' installations that are truly shocking so have a search for a known good LPG specialist in your area.

[Dennis99]

Click on yer mouse fella.
(In my best Mike Brewer voice)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65kbsB9I1Ps

Edited by Dennis99 on Thursday 3rd May 10:35

[RJP001]

I think with anything modernish you'll be looking at the more expensive kits. The single point systems are better suited to Carb and very basic fuel injected engines.

Multipoint is where it's really at, but costs the £££.

[abbotsmike]

I believe some insurance companies will want to see a certificate proving the installation has been done/inspected by a certified person. I could be talking crap, but it's worth investigating.