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Offline PhilG70

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What should I be aware of?
« on: October 17, 2014, 06:14:43 PM »
Evening experienced Biodiesel users.
I have come to the conclusion that I will be part-exing my 320 in the near future.
This is a typical example ( http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409197527457/usedcars?logcode=visc )  of what I'm looking for.
Does anyone have any input as to what I should be aware of when running one of these LCs on B100?
Thanks.
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Offline Julian

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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2014, 06:52:24 PM »
I have little input as I've never owned one, but welcome to the wiki and forum.

I'm sure it'll be fine but on B100, some one with more knowledge than me should be able to help shortly, however there's one listed here ... http://www.biopowered.co.uk/wiki/Members_vehicles_running_biodiesel_or_vegetable_oil  owned or previously owned by a top rate engineer.  I'm sure if there were any issues he would have found them.
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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2014, 08:24:27 PM »
Buy an 80 series instead. Zero risk of a bio complaint.
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Offline Jamesrl

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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2014, 10:46:52 PM »
You also need to be aware of some of the weirdos in here.
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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2014, 10:59:29 PM »
james, i seem to have a kettle here belonging to you......
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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2014, 11:04:15 PM »
Quote from: GedsJeep on October 17, 2014, 10:59:29 PM
james, i seem to have a kettle here belonging to you......

Is you like sayin I'm weird though?
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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2014, 11:04:58 PM »
Oooooo popped in to me street talk then.
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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2014, 12:28:35 AM »
Quote from: Jamesrl on October 17, 2014, 11:04:58 PM
Oooooo popped in to me street talk then.

Let's never speak of this moment again.
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Offline rbdazza

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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2014, 07:25:57 AM »
I tend to look for a diesel car when contemplating what to buy....


Sorry, had to do it.
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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2014, 10:05:40 AM »
hope you got plenty of bio.

thems thirsty...
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Offline PhilG70

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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2014, 10:17:02 PM »
Quote from: Julian on October 17, 2014, 06:52:24 PM
I have little input as I've never owned one, but welcome to the wiki and forum.

I'm sure it'll be fine but on B100, some one with more knowledge than me should be able to help shortly, however there's one listed here ... http://www.biopowered.co.uk/wiki/Members_vehicles_running_biodiesel_or_vegetable_oil  owned or previously owned by a top rate engineer.  I'm sure if there were any issues he would have found them.

OK Julian..and thanks for the welcome and the link.  :)
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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2014, 10:23:57 PM »
Quote from: therecklessengineer on October 17, 2014, 08:24:27 PM
Buy an 80 series instead. Zero risk of a bio complaint.

I have looked for the 80 & 100 series but I've not come across any with around 100K miles on the clock and 8 seats, preferably leather, as leather is more durable.
I'm actually looking to have this as a keeper, not to be sold on...and I do actually need 8 seats. :)
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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2014, 10:24:41 PM »
Quote from: Jamesrl on October 17, 2014, 10:46:52 PM
You also need to be aware of some of the weirdos in here.
lol! Yes James.  :D
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Offline PhilG70

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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2014, 10:26:51 PM »
Quote from: rbdazza on October 18, 2014, 07:25:57 AM
I tend to look for a diesel car when contemplating what to buy....


Sorry, had to do it.
Yes Dazza...
There's always one...  :)
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Re: What should I be aware of?
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2014, 10:29:23 PM »
Quote from: GedsJeep on October 18, 2014, 10:05:40 AM
hope you got plenty of bio.

thems thirsty...

Yeah, it is a bit of a drinker but I hope to put a plan in place to ensure I don't run out.
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