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Apr 23, 2015 21:24:44 GMT
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Hi all
i ve got a 93 306 diesel , I was wondering if you need to convert it to run on veg oil or if I can just buy some in the supermarket and put it in
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mt2man
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Apr 23, 2015 21:32:56 GMT
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If it's a XUD lump just put it in the tank  used to run my Citroen on 100% veg with no problems, probably worth carrying a spare fuel filter just in case though! |
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Apr 23, 2015 21:33:45 GMT
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Make sure it has a Bosch pump first.
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VIP
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If your fuel pump looks like this, you'll be fine.  If it doesn't, you can't run veg. |
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Last Edit: Apr 24, 2015 9:31:46 GMT by VIP
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THE_Liam
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As said, make sure it has a Bosch pump first, a Lucas pump is a different design which can seize up using veg oil and throw the cam belt. I used to run pure veg oil all year round with a little splash of 2-stroke oil, never had an issue starting, but you'll have trouble if there's any air leaks. Check around the primer bulb and the fuel filter housing, 98% of air leaks come from those places. If you advance the fuel pump slightly to inject the fuel earlier, it'll start a lot easier but at the cost of increased diesel knock and noise, only wants to be a small amount. Also, as said keep some spare fuel filters, paper towels and a 6mm (iirc) allen key in case the fuel filter blocks. I won't happen abruptly, you'll start to lose power over 2.5k first and it'll gradually get worse until it just won't rev, but change it as soon as it starts to struggle  |
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Apr 24, 2015 13:19:57 GMT
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If you find a cheap source of veg oil let us know Best I can find is 99p litre so not worth using with pump diesel being so cheap (at present) |
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Apr 24, 2015 19:07:06 GMT
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It's a xrdt
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tim124
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Apr 24, 2015 22:38:24 GMT
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If its a lucas pump, get a Bosch jobbie, very easy to swop over... don't forget to get the injectors & pipes as well.
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Composimmonite, tesco have 5 ltr drums, 5 quid each or two for 8 quid, 80p a litre has to be worth a go?
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THE_Liam
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Apr 27, 2015 14:59:41 GMT
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£14.19 for 20 litres at Costco.
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Apr 27, 2015 16:54:19 GMT
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£14.19 for 20 litres at Costco. 12.99 about 2 hours ago in Glasgow Ttfn Glenn |
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sparkyt
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Apr 27, 2015 21:41:40 GMT
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I've run on
veg oil
cutting oil
engine oil
old gear box oil
new hydraulic oil mixed with derv
I'm my mk3 golf .I now get my oil for 84p per liter
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I often go to these guys. Not sure if there is any near you. Normally about the same price as veg oil without the other problems. Tax etc. As I'm sure you are aware veg oil often mirrors the price of diesel per litre. www.bristolbiofuel.com/quality.html |
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used to run my Citroen on 100% veg with no problems, probably worth carrying a spare fuel filter just in case though!
