converting from petrol to LPG (uk)?

[Simon Lloyd]

Hi all, i have been obtaining quotes to convert my 2002 CRV Sport 2.0ltr, my problem is i have been told the vehicle is not suitable due to having soft valve seats, is this true?, Does Honda sell a part to combat this?, i really need to get the conversion done as the fuel bill is killing me!

Any comments, information, advice gladly recieved.

Regards,
Simon

[bush555]

'Tis true alas, most gasoline engines are prone to valve seat damage when burning LPG without appropriate modification. A Google search turned up this site (http://www.lpg-kits.com/honda.htm), which lists LPG conversion kits for Honda engines. For the 2.0 litre VTEC it advises the use of "Flashlube valve protection," a system that apparently uses fluid injection to cushion the seats. Worth exploring...

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[Simon Lloyd]

Thanks for the reply, there is a company willing to convert the vehicle and they also recommend the flash lube but i cant afford uncertainty and have to scrap the vehicle after a year or two!

If anyone knows of a manufacturer that produces a harder head for this vehicle please let me know.

Yours sadly,
Simon