LPG landcruiser

I read on the lcool site that someone had bleep tered a conrod and bent another one and that there was a suspicion that it was related to LPG and warranty was denied by Toyota so they were out of pocket big dollars.

Andrew

My brother in-law has converted theirs 2004 model to LPG about 8 months ago...
I converted my 2004 Prado to LPG about 3 months ago...
Just make sure that you fit the Flashlube kit if you are putting the gas on...

www.vags.com.au/LPG-product-range.htm

I believe the real reason is because the cruiser V8 engine
runs much closer to the wind than its opposition the
Patrol 4800.
I mean it is a heavily controlled engine with extra
engine control sensors and runs significantly leaner than
the patrol, for this reason it gives about 10% better
economy but the V8 delivers less go than its straight 6
rival.

If you look at the power/torque curves of both the Patrol
and cruiser, the patrol power is a smooth near perfect curve
whereas the cruiser buckles over as the revs rise.

Vehicles on gas are inherently more prone to valve
issues and the high temperatures of lean mixtures.

Robin Miller

Been on the Nissan website but cant find an email address there for customer service??? To see what their policy is?

yes I have heared about both cars and is very suspect that it was caused by gas. I think that the warranty is out the window , no matter what happens to the motor

fisho64 asked for information on LPG landcruiser
hi fisho64
i would sugest that there is a problem with the total gas conversion of the engine i would sugest that you could convert to gas (but) you would have to loose something in the conversion you would have to alternate 1/4 of you tank fills to petrol the engine will not run on full time gas you will have to alternate if you decline to do this you will suffer the lower ingine ks sorry for the spelling
snailbait

Have since received this from then when I requested more info

"In reference to the response to your initial query regarding LPG conversion we reiterate that your Toyota Landcruiser is not LPG compatible. Toyota does not recommend any modifications, including LPG conversions to its vehicles. The Hilux is built for petrol use only and we do not recommend that any modification are made to your vehicle.

It is your perogative if you wish to convert your Toyota vehicle to LPG.

Thank you for contacting the Customer Relations Centre. "

Sounds like it is just a blanket policy?

heres one from Holden also, but a bit more conciliatory, to their credit.
"
It is with regret that we advise that Holden does not currently offer an approved LPG system to suit your vehicle. We invest a considerable amount of time and research prior to the approval and release of our products. As a result, in some cases our stringent approval standards may not be met. However, if approved, all Holden Accessories come with the added protection of Holden's comprehensive New Vehicle Warranty when fitted by your selling Holden Dealer, or Holden's Parts and Accessories warranty when purchased and fitted after the original vehicle purchase.

Should you decide to fit a non Holden approved LPG fuel system to your vehicle, please be advised that Holden will not provide the warranty on the LPG system. In addition, should a problem present itself on the vehicle that is attributable to the LPG system fitted, this problem will not be covered under the terms and conditions of your new vehicle warranty. In cases such as this, you would need to raise the concern with the LPG system provider.