k-jetronic LPG

[jettagreeny]

hi iv got a mk2 jetta gt with a k-jet injection system and was wondering if anyone on here has done a lpg convertion on one and if so what parts do i need.  i have seen it done on outher k-jet systems but there is no info anywere.
cheers Oli

[The Mighty Elvi]

haven't seen any.  I would imagine the install would be worth more than the car though?

[oakgreengolf]

Did one on my valver. Y :grin:ou will need a single point lpg kit. I got mine from a place called tinley tech. It's not rocket science but I did go on a course which gave me an insight on what to do. I may even have a spare lpg mixer knocking about.

[jettagreeny]

cheers mate so it can be done! how much did it cost you?

[oakgreengolf]

It was around £500 at the time. I currently pay 70p/l which is roughly half of petrol. It was a lot cheaper. You need to work out what mileage you will be doing. Is the car reliable as Lpg will find weaknesses in your ignition system so it needs to be well maintained.

[glove]

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[oakgreengolf]

You will find that all lpg setups always start on petrol for 2 reasons. It keeps the petrol system working, and also lpg needs to be used on a warm engine. During the winter months you need to allow the engine to warm up. Some of the later systems will switch over automatically when the engine is upto temperature. For earlier cars which have no oxygen sensor and a metal inlet manifold the single point system is all you need. Unless you are going to be doing decent miles its not really worth it.

[jettagreeny]

cheers guys thats relly helpfull and my car has done 59,000 from new and is mint so i am hoping to keep it for a long time i also cover a good 10,000 miles a year