Cool. I've gotten two opposing viewpoints, and a very well-informed sounding technically precise viewpoint.
Wonder if my safest bet would be to install Viton lines - afterall, doing so *might* save me from problems, and probably would do no harm? And I also would probably keep onhand some filters and the necessary tools to change them on the road. Brian 83 240D On 10/14/06, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Removing sludge won't make them go mushy.... I don't know if there is really a problem, I've not seen any with the B5 or B10 I'm getting at the COOP here (not labled, might in fact not be biodiesel, for that matter!). However, biodiesel is a fatty acid methyl ester, not a linear hydrocarbon like most of diesel fuel is (the rest is sulfur compounds and cyclic molecules of various sorts), so there could easily be incompatibilities -- the biodiesel is much more polar and may soften and/or penetrate rubbers compounded for exposure to non-polar hydrocarbons. Peter _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
