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garryskene Newbie
Age: 58 Zodiac: Joined: 14 Oct 2013 Posts: 2 Location: kent
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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 19:13 Post subject: 2000 3.2 biofuel or veg oil |
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Hi, I've just bought my first 3.2 and would like some opinions on running on bio or straight veg oil. Have had several 2.8s in the past and have never had any issues running either straight into the tank.
Any suggestions or experiences greatly received.
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Simon_W *******
Joined: 21 May 2013 Posts: 4881 Location: Watford
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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 21:20 Post subject: |
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I don't think that you can run a 3.2 on vegetable oil. The injection pump isn't compatible and could seize through lack of lubrication. I have no idea about bio suitability for the 3.2. |
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peteinchad LifeTime Member
Joined: 07 Jan 2013 Posts: 15079 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:18 Post subject: |
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From what I have read on here - the 3.2 pump is a bit fragile, and costs about £2000 to rebuild if damaged.
I wouldn't take any risks with veg or bio. |
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vijay ******
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 2040 Location: London
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:10 Post subject: |
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From what I understand, all cars will run on bio. The problem is making sure that the bio is completely converted and well filtered. |
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garryskene Newbie
Age: 58 Zodiac: Joined: 14 Oct 2013 Posts: 2 Location: kent
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 17:36 Post subject: Thanks guys |
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Tempted to try with proper bio, but will leave this thread open for a little while, maybe get some more advice.
Cheers
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Jowter LifeTime Member
Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 926 Location: Grimsby
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 22:29 Post subject: |
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It's the thickness of the veggie that will cream a new style pump. Straight veg oil has more lubricity than diesel.
As said, proper bio-diesel will be fine.
You could always stick a cupful of svo in a full tank of diesel to make it smell nice and make the neighbours jealous |
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