Engine conversions? 2.9TD Musso, 320CDI or LPG

Hi Stu

I've done a 2.9TD Musso conversion, but from diesel to diesel, which makes it a lot more straight forward than what you would have to do going from a petrol to diesel. There would be so many other things you'd come across, eg, starter key doesn't have vacuum shut off, fuel system different, air cleaner etc etc.
I'm not saying it wouldn't be good if done PROPERLY, but, the cost would be, in my opinion, a lot more than first anticipated, which would mean that the whole idea of making it more economical would never be worth it. Just doing simple maths, even if you halved the fuel cost, it would take years to get the cost back just on using less fuel.
I'm all for doing conversions, but they must be done to a very high standard in order to retain reliability, and I think half your motivation has to come from being interested in conversions, financially I don't think there's much, if any gain.
If you want a diesel G, I would say just buy one.
My opinion of course. Hope that gives you something to think about. Cheers Scott.

I had lots of problems of my ge280 auto on gas

Hi Stu,

I would be very interested to know how you get on with your gassing project. I am a big fan of LPG and I am on my second gas car. I had throughly researched what you are going to do when buying my G and decided against it. I would love to know if in hindsight I made the right decision! Before taking the plunge I would drive a 280 with a single point system as there is a difference performance wise between gas and petrol with these systems. I would also drive your G for a month or two on petrol after you get it put together before converting. Make sure G runs 110% on petrol because if it does not you will have alot of bother with the gas. If the single point system does not provide the power and refinement you need I believe it is possible to fit a multipoint system and retrofit an engine management system. Sean will keep you right anyway.

Colm

funny you mention your 350 engine disaster, there is a new member who has had a failure with his 350 and has gone out and fitted another and guess what, it sounds like the whole awful process is starting all over again...who was it who said 'insanity is doing the same thing ,but expecting a different result. some 350 engines were put right by merc but you have to find one.

 you have missed the ultimate motor the 606.962 or.964 g derivative turbo engine - all the parts from the lemon 603 350 engine swap over -sump -pump-injection pump -mounts ... same bellhousing pattern as all 60x engines

603 n/a sweet but totally flat - 320 cdi nightmare of gearbox controllers/ecu's -limp mode- interfaces- and tricky diagnostics -all mechanical analogue 606 you can take the battery off once it is running same as the old 617 donkey.

non turbo engines do not have under piston oil squirters/ 606 exhaust valves are h/d spec -turbo engines have subtle but important changes to cope with the heat /power /you can turbo the n/a just keep the boost low and it will be fine -check out superturbodiesel.com for more info.

hi TONY MY NAME IS KEVIN I HAVE A W463 POTROL AND WAS THINKING ABOUT PUTTING A 2.9TD MUSSO IN CAN YOU HELP ME OR GIVE ME SOME ADVICE THANKS KEVIN