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− | <!--Mileage-->| | + | <!--Mileage-->|100,000 approx (split between two Discos) |
<!--Problems-->|Leaking injector spill pipes | <!--Problems-->|Leaking injector spill pipes | ||
<!--Cures-->|Standard spill pipes replaced with nylon | <!--Cures-->|Standard spill pipes replaced with nylon | ||
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− | <!--Mileage-->| | + | <!--Mileage-->|15,000 approx |
<!--Problems-->|None | <!--Problems-->|None | ||
− | <!--Cures-->| | + | <!--Cures-->|Not running bio in winter until I can be sure of eradicating HMPEs |
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<!--Fuel-->|B100 | <!--Fuel-->|B100 | ||
− | <!--Mileage-->| | + | <!--Mileage-->|30,000 miles |
<!--Problems-->|Delphi fuel pump failure | <!--Problems-->|Delphi fuel pump failure | ||
<!--Cures-->|Pump & injectors replaced. A pit of cash is needed to own one of these | <!--Cures-->|Pump & injectors replaced. A pit of cash is needed to own one of these | ||
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<!--Fuel-->|B100 | <!--Fuel-->|B100 | ||
− | <!--Mileage-->| | + | <!--Mileage-->|23,000 miles so far since July 2010 |
<!--Problems-->|None | <!--Problems-->|None | ||
<!--Cures-->|N/A | <!--Cures-->|N/A | ||
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<!--Member-->|NigelB | <!--Member-->|NigelB | ||
<!--Fuel-->|B100 | <!--Fuel-->|B100 | ||
− | <!--Mileage-->|10.08-10.13 | + | <!--Mileage-->|60,000miles @ 10.08-10.13 |
<!--Problems-->|None | <!--Problems-->|None | ||
<!--Cures-->|N/A | <!--Cures-->|N/A | ||
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<!--Mileage-->|56,000 | <!--Mileage-->|56,000 | ||
<!--Problems-->|6 sets glow plugs + leak over end plug | <!--Problems-->|6 sets glow plugs + leak over end plug | ||
− | <!--Cures-->| | + | <!--Cures-->|New plugs + nylon plug fitted |
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<!--Make-->|Peugeot | <!--Make-->|Peugeot | ||
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<!--Member-->|thewormman | <!--Member-->|thewormman | ||
<!--Fuel-->|B30 - B100 | <!--Fuel-->|B30 - B100 | ||
− | <!--Mileage-->| | + | <!--Mileage-->|1500 miles used on and off over last 5 months |
<!--Problems-->|None | <!--Problems-->|None | ||
<!--Cures-->|N/A | <!--Cures-->|N/A | ||
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<!--Cures-->|N/A | <!--Cures-->|N/A | ||
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− | <!--Make-->| | + | <!--Make-->|Land Rover |
<!--Model-->|Discovery 300Tdi XS | <!--Model-->|Discovery 300Tdi XS | ||
<!-- Year-->|1996 | <!-- Year-->|1996 | ||
<!--Member-->|Julesandtash | <!--Member-->|Julesandtash | ||
<!--Fuel-->|B100 | <!--Fuel-->|B100 | ||
− | <!--Mileage-->| | + | <!--Mileage-->|70,000+ |
<!--Problems-->|Injector leak off pipes, injector pump drive shaft seal and lift pump (fail on diesel anyway) | <!--Problems-->|Injector leak off pipes, injector pump drive shaft seal and lift pump (fail on diesel anyway) | ||
<!--Cures-->|Leak off pipes replaced with nylon air pipe, lift pump replaced with Delphi one and injector pump resealed with bio compatatable seal | <!--Cures-->|Leak off pipes replaced with nylon air pipe, lift pump replaced with Delphi one and injector pump resealed with bio compatatable seal | ||
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<!--Model-->|RangeRover P38A 2.5DSE | <!--Model-->|RangeRover P38A 2.5DSE | ||
<!-- Year-->|1997 | <!-- Year-->|1997 | ||
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<!--Mileage-->|50,000 miles | <!--Mileage-->|50,000 miles | ||
<!--Problems-->|Nothing to speak of. Fuel froze solid in my first ever veg winter first step on anyone's veg learning curve | <!--Problems-->|Nothing to speak of. Fuel froze solid in my first ever veg winter first step on anyone's veg learning curve | ||
− | <!--Cures-->| | + | <!--Cures-->|N/A |
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<!--Make-->|Ford | <!--Make-->|Ford | ||
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<!--Model-->|ZR | <!--Model-->|ZR | ||
<!-- Year-->|2005 | <!-- Year-->|2005 | ||
− | <!--Member-->| | + | <!--Member-->|Rossey |
<!--Fuel-->|B100 | <!--Fuel-->|B100 | ||
<!--Mileage-->|1000 | <!--Mileage-->|1000 | ||
− | <!--Problems-->| | + | <!--Problems-->|None |
− | <!--Cures-->| | + | <!--Cures-->|N/A |
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− | <!--Make-->| | + | <!--Make-->|Mercedes |
<!--Model-->|C250TD Auto | <!--Model-->|C250TD Auto | ||
<!-- Year-->|1999 | <!-- Year-->|1999 | ||
<!--Member-->|Head Womble | <!--Member-->|Head Womble | ||
<!--Fuel-->|B100 | <!--Fuel-->|B100 | ||
− | <!--Mileage-->| | + | <!--Mileage-->|48,000 |
<!--Problems-->|air ingress | <!--Problems-->|air ingress | ||
<!--Cures-->|changed O rings on fuel pipes / leakoff pipes replaced | <!--Cures-->|changed O rings on fuel pipes / leakoff pipes replaced | ||
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<!--Fuel-->|B100 | <!--Fuel-->|B100 | ||
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<!--Problems-->|rough running / air ingress | <!--Problems-->|rough running / air ingress | ||
<!--Cures-->|swapped Lucas EPIC ip for Bosch fully mechanical VE serise / resealed fuel filter, RM mod | <!--Cures-->|swapped Lucas EPIC ip for Bosch fully mechanical VE serise / resealed fuel filter, RM mod | ||
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Revision as of 19:55, 1 January 2014
Introduction
Below is a table of members vehicles running alternative fuels, along with any problems experienced and cures they have implemented.
This is not an endorsement of any make or model, and biopowered will not accept responsibility as to a vehicles suitability to run alternative fuels, but we hope the information is of use.
The table below is sortable, click on the up/down arrows to sort ascending/descending.
Make | Model | Year | Member's name | Fuel | Mileage on bio/veg | Known problems | Cure
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Mitsubishi | Delica | 1994 | Tony | B100 | 5 years | Blocked in-tank filter; increased cold start clatter with time. | Remove in-tank filter, replace with inline filter in engine bay; recon/replace injection pump |
VW | Passat 1.9TDI 130 | 2004 | NigelB | B100 | Since 09.13 | None | N/A |
Land Rover | Discovery 300TDI | 1996 | Julian | B100 | 100,000 approx (split between two Discos) | Leaking injector spill pipes | Standard spill pipes replaced with nylon |
Volvo | V40 1.9 | 2002 | TheRecklessEngineer | B100 | 2 years | Clogged filters | Additional inline pre filter before main filter |
Land Rover | Discovery 300TDI | 1996 | TheRecklessEngineer | B100 | 5 years + | Leaking injector spill pipes | Standard spill pipes replaced |
Toyota | Land Cruiser 4.2 TD VX | 1993 | TheRecklessEngineer | B100 | 1 year | None | N/A |
VW | Golf TDI 1.9 PD | 2003 | Julian | B100 | 15,000 approx | None | Not running bio in winter until I can be sure of eradicating HMPEs |
Seat | Altea | 2004 | Bill | B100 | since July 2010 | none | N/A |
Fiat | Scudo | 2004 | Bill | B100 | since Mar 2010 | Leak off pipe | Might not have been bio related. Replaced. |
Ford | Transit Mk5 | 2000 | keef | WVO | 20,000 miles per year | Winter starting can be a bugger if the engine isn't setup perfectly | 10-15% misfuel in winter and a quick squirt of Easystart in an emergency |
Ford | Mondeo 2.0 TDCI | 2002 | NigelB | B100 | 30,000 miles | Delphi fuel pump failure | Pump & injectors replaced. A pit of cash is needed to own one of these |
VW | Golf 1.9SDI | 2002 | NigelB | B100 | 23,000 miles so far since July 2010 | None | N/A |
VW | Passat 1.9TDI | 1999 | NigelB | B100 | 60,000miles @ 10.08-10.13 | None | N/A |
Briggs and Stratton | 6.0HP Petrol | 2000 | TheRecklessEngineer | B100 | 5 years | Needs propane to get it going. Clouds of white smoke until warm, then more white smoke. Frequent spark plug fouling. Contamination of lube oil | Breathing mask. Addition of petrol helps with the smoke. |
Peugeot | 406 1.9TD | 1996 | Rotary-Motion | WVO | 56,000 | 6 sets glow plugs + leak over end plug | New plugs + nylon plug fitted |
Peugeot | Boxer LWB 2.5D | 1998 | Rotary-Motion | WVO | 6000 | None | N/A |
Toyota | Land Cruiser Colorado | 1999 | thewormman | B100 | 6000 miles - 6 months | None | N/A |
Ford | Fiesta 1800 TDDI | 2001 | thewormman | B30 - B100 | 1500 miles used on and off over last 5 months | None | N/A |
Peugeot | Partner 1.9d | 2006 | Willbuild | B100 | 9000 | None | N/A |
Land Rover | Discovery 300Tdi XS | 1996 | Julesandtash | B100 | 70,000+ | Injector leak off pipes, injector pump drive shaft seal and lift pump (fail on diesel anyway) | Leak off pipes replaced with nylon air pipe, lift pump replaced with Delphi one and injector pump resealed with bio compatatable seal |
Land Rover | RangeRover P38A 2.5DSE | 1997 | Julesandtash | B100 | 22,000 | None except leak off pipes and phenomenal appetite for biodiesel | Nylon leak off pipe. Cant do anything about the sub 20MPG fuel consumption though |
Toyota | Estima 2.2td | 1994 | JMG | WVO | 120,000+ miles | Blocked tank strainer, leaking fuel pump | Remove tank strainer, replace pump o-rings |
Nissan | Serena 2.0d | 1994 | JMG | WVO | 50,000 miles | Nothing to speak of. Fuel froze solid in my first ever veg winter first step on anyone's veg learning curve | N/A |
Ford | Transit Mk5 2.5d | 1998 | JMG | WVO | 40,000 miles | Rust, poor starting. | Replace battery, add extra rug in coldest weather |
Transit | 2.5d | 1999 | JMG | B100/B98ish | 15,000 and rising | Nowt fuel related yet, plenty of rust though | |
MG | ZR | 2005 | Rossey | B100 | 1000 | None | N/A |
Mercedes | C250TD Auto | 1999 | Head Womble | B100 | 48,000 | air ingress | changed O rings on fuel pipes / leakoff pipes replaced |
Peugeot | 406 2.1TD | 1997 | Head Womble | B100 | 100,000 | rough running / air ingress | swapped Lucas EPIC ip for Bosch fully mechanical VE serise / resealed fuel filter, RM mod |
Peugeot | 406 2L HDI 90 | 1999 | Head Womble | B100 | 6,000 | none | none |