How I fixed the exhaust leaks on manifold & flange surface

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Originally Posted by LostBenji

Depends of the pistons used (rebuilt donk for grunt likely to have non-stock pistons) and the cylinder volume.

If you wan't a reliable Outbacker to carry spares, loose the RB30 and run a TB42 or V8 conversion.

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Yeah, I've been told that.
It's not just the vehicle conversion, that means I need to convert as well. :D
I got used to the RB30 troll over the years and know a fair bit about it's quirks, it would be another long process to learn
about TB42, but of course it's just an excuse. I'm just being slack. :)

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Originally Posted by mudnut

Running straight gas is what I have been advised by a good mechanic, that to get the real benefits of gas/turbo.

I will never have another vehicle that runs dual fuel, or one that's been converted to gas. The amount of times my family, friends and myself have been stranded because of
faulty workmanship, foreign matter in the gas, and wiring faults has put me off it.

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I can't argue with that. I had my own issues with this troll and the LPG issues.
Just the economy I get from LPG is bit of an advantage on long trekking.

I know what you mean about economy, mine when all loaded up and running at highway speeds isn't that economical... But i've had issues with LPG conversions in other cars, I won't go back to that myself.

I'm still trying to decide what to do about my engine, although mine doesn't use oil, have any blow by to notice, doesn't blow smoke or use any coolant, so I won't do anything just yet, plus I need to try and save some coin, I'm still trying to work out whether to go turbo RB30 or an LS conversion, or whether to just deal with the relative lack of power up hills on the highway and keep the super simple factory set up.

I love my truck overall, but I would also love to be able to get up hills with less effort, and more speed on the beach in soft sand would be nice too!

I can't honestly say whether I had LPG related issues more than other regular issues.
From memory, my last LPG issue was the LPG converter. Other than that, all the LPG related issues I had
were electrical. Bad earth, bad connections, deteriorated wires, etc.
Mostly due to sloppy electrical work. But, I've been able to sort out all those issues myself with
some good help from the forum members. I know far more about the LPG system of my RB30, than I
know about the petrol fuel system. I got bit of blow-by from the engine, but I don't think it's from LPG.