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Hello Peter.
I am referring to what some are calling
the pre-filter, located just before the feed pump.
Concerning the rubber, the MB engineers
are claiming that the rubber hoses and sealings are not suitable for biodiesel.
But, if not too worn, they are lasting very well. If a hose has to be replaced,
use a new made out of nitrile rubber. The nitrile rubber is sufficiently
resistant against biodiesel, although there are even more resistant
rubbers.
Good luck to you!
Jan Warnqvist
AGERATEC AB
+ 46 554 201 89
+46 70 499 38 45
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 6:12
PM
Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Mercedes Diesel
Suitable?
Thanks for your response Jan, but what is a
"grinder"? Do you mean, maybe alternate word, the Filter? Are you aware of any
rubber parts that might need subbing out as I understand that rubber and
BioDiesel don't mix?
Peter
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 10:49
AM
Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Mercedes Diesel
Suitable?
Hello Peter.
I can recommend all MB diesels as
ideal for biodiesel. I am into my third now, and there have been no problems
whatsoever. Just a small advice though:
The grinder on the fuel line just
before the feed pump should be moved by longer hosing, in order to become
easily replaced from above, if necessary. In any other case you may have to
get under the car in order to replace it.
That ´s all. Good luck !
Jan Warnqvist
AGERATEC AB
+ 46 554 201 89
+46 70 499 38 45
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 9:59
PM
Subject: [Biofuel] Mercedes Diesel
Suitable?
This is my first try at this list so excuse
me if I don't get it yet. I need to acquire a diesel vehicle before I
start to experiment with BioDiesel. I have looked at a Mercedes 300D that
has not run in about 4 years and has 165K miles on it. I think it is about
a 1985. I haven't talked to the owner yet. Can anyone give me some tips as
to whether this car would suit, from an affordability standpoint, using
for Biodiesel. I am very skilled mechanically so I can put the vehicle
into operation with my own labor, but I expect parts to be expensive. I am
not sure what I may need to do to it for Biodiesel. It is a five cylinder
but I'm not sure if it is a turbo or not (needs a second look). I am
also looking at (preferred) a Volkswagen Rabbit diesel. That one is a
long shot right now. Thanks for any help.
Peter
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