The replacement tank sounds the best option for a ZTT as a 90lts tank behind the seat would defeat the reason for the ZTT. I cover 3 to 4 hundred miles per week so I may have to go for that option. Depends on cost,
The replacement tank sounds the best option for a ZTT as a 90lts tank behind the seat would defeat the reason for the ZTT. I cover 3 to 4 hundred miles per week so I may have to go for that option. Depends on cost,
Assuming such a tank could not have greater capacity than the original, by the time you have enough space for around 2 gallons of petrol, the LPG element can't be more than about 55 litres of which you can only fill to 80%, means the tank will only take 40-45 litres so a range of around 150-160 miles between refills?
If you do run out remember you only have a maximum of 2 gallons of petrol on board!
yes I dont think that range would be practical, as still you have to plan where to refill as not all stations have LPG.
Even with the 90 litre tanks, I only get a range of around 250 miles, and as it uses petrol for start up and warm up, you'd still use the small petrol tank full pretty quickly.
In the saloon, to be honest, the remaining boot space I find absolutely fine - bigger than you think! But I can see it wouldnt be so neat and defeats the purpose in the estate
MG ZT 260 SE Monogram, Olive black 2004 (LPG)
Ford Mustang 289ci V8 (4.7) Convertible 1967, Silver
Chevy Corvette convertible 350ci V8 (5.7), 1974, Metallic Blue
Pontiac Firebird 403ci V8 (6.6), 1977, red
Rover 214 Si 16v 1994 M White/grey (1600 k series)
Rover 220 Turbo Coupe FDH 1995
Rover Mini Cooper 1997 P
Volvo 960 24v 2.9 estate 1991 J (in family from new)
VW Polo 1.4SE auto 2005 (in family from new)
Jaguar Mk 2 resto project
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I tend to agree re the possible range limitations....there probably isn't an easy solution for the ZT-T V8 then...
Must admit I have not heard about the petrol tank replacement types. They would be horrendously expensive anyway because of the proof testing involved. (It's not proof testing but I can't recall the correct wording, you get my meaning.) It's relatively easy on some 4x4s where the petrol tank can be replaced with, say, a 70 Litre LPG cylinder and a 35 Litre petrol reserve. But that's not the same thing.
Had I bought a Tourer it would still have gone on LPG as would any car that I have, even a diesel. (ugh!)
I would have probably looked to see what a couple of smaller cylinders looked like mounted longitudinally on either side, leaving the centre clear or raised the floor. It's always a compromise anyway.
Bernard Lovegrove. Rural Worcestershire.
There was something about them on Greenfuel....ages ago it was...I'll have a nosey around for it....
EDIT: Here you go, no urban myth..
http://www.autotanks.com/combo_units.html
Don't think it'll fit a 260 though...
Last edited by Zeb; 26-06-2010 at 08:51 PM.