LPG Conversion to Toyota V6 4Runner
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 18, 2006 at 02:45
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V64Runner
Evening all.
Some months ago I had booked by 1996 Toyota V6 4Runner to have an LPG conversion fitted at a very reputable dealer in Balcatta ( thats a suburb in
Perth for those out side WA ) Yesterday I went in in to see how they were progrsessing and where my position was on the ladder. To my astonsishment I was informed that they cant install an LPG conversion on any V6 4Runner owing to problems with backfiring and jamming the air flow meter in the closed position. Was also informed that due to the large volume of gas in the airintake tubes, the backfiring has caused a certain degree of fire damage to the plastic/pvc pipes and hoses in the engine bay.
I was informed that if they did the conversion they would not accept resonsibility for any accidents that may happpen due to the backfiring. Neither do they have the time to find the cause of the back firing as time is money to them and they cant afford to waste time looking for a cure.
Has anyone else who might have the V6 4Runner had similar problems. If so I would appreciate a reply to my posting and wonder if the conversion is worth going ahead with.
Reply By: 666toy - Saturday, Nov 18, 2006 at 16:29
Saturday, Nov 18, 2006 at 16:29
Sounds like BS to me . Had a 96 4runner in my work
shop last year running on gas perfectly . Word of advice FIND ANOTHER LPG FITTER. If there is a tuneing prob with gas the lpg fitter should fix the prob sounds like your getting the run around . I reccomend a sprint lpg system & try to find the main lpg fitter that kits out the taxies in your ariea. Hope you have some luck & yes lpg is worth going ahead with it has saved me thousonds over the years .......666toy
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Reply By: V64Runner - Sunday, Nov 19, 2006 at 03:17
Sunday, Nov 19, 2006 at 03:17
Many thanks for the reply and the advice. The attitude from the people I went to see was - couldnt be bothered to find out what was causing the backfiring - so dump it in the to hard basket. Have managed to locate two other so called specialists and will give them a ring on Monday, check the Yellow Pages and the local community newspaper adn see what I can come up with
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Follow Up By: awill4x4 - Sunday, Nov 19, 2006 at 09:29
Sunday, Nov 19, 2006 at 09:29
I've been running LPG in my Patrol for over 7 years and have had one backfire in that time, luckily it didn't destroy the air flow sensor. I'm fortunate enough to work next door to a very good LPG installer here in
Melbourne and he sees lots of dodgy installs performed by other LPG fitters. With the government grant it appears that things are getting worse with these fly by nighters getting their LPG licence and doing as much work as possible to get the $ in but b#gger the quality. It has got to the stage now that components are in short supply and the dodgy fitters will just fit what they can get regardless of its suitability.
As for backfires, Mike next door explained to me that adequate spark is probably the single biggest prevention of a backfire. When he installs LPG he recommends new plugs, new leads and a check of the coil and distributor. He uses Eagle leads as he's never had a problem with them, he won't touch Top Gun, Bosch or any of the no name brands. As for plugs he uses either Denso or NGK standard type plugs,not these "U Beaut" multi electrode ot the "next best thing since sliced bread" types. He doesn't recommend platinum plugs, he would much rather see the plugs changed every 40K as it's good insurance against a backfire.
He's done lots of Yota V6's in either Hilux's or Prado's and doesn't see they are any more difficult to do than any other install.
Regards Andrew.
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Reply By: V64Runner - Sunday, Nov 19, 2006 at 14:19
Sunday, Nov 19, 2006 at 14:19
Hi Andrew.
yes mate it sounds like I`m getting the raw end of the deal. However, I did receive some sound advice in an earlier poast that suggested I look for a company by the name of Sprint Gas as he had them fit an LPG system to his 96 V6 4Runner and has never had a problem. So last night I did some research adn found a company that has been in existence for many years having done some major installations, and their equipment is top of the range stuff. I sent them my details and this morning received a reply to say that one of their representatives will contact me during normal business hours. So there is hope. I`ll keep you guys posted from over here in
Perth as to what ever transpires. I did a Google search for Sprint Gas and was very impressed at their credentials
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