Difference between revisions of "Members vehicles running biodiesel or vegetable oil"

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<!--Member-->|NigelB
 
<!--Member-->|NigelB
 
<!--Fuel-->|B100
 
<!--Fuel-->|B100
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<!--Mileage-->|60,000miles @ 10.08-10.13
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<!--Mileage-->|60,000 miles @ 10.08-10.13
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Cures-->|N/A
 
<!--Cures-->|N/A
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<!--Member-->|Rotary-Motion
 
<!--Member-->|Rotary-Motion
 
<!--Fuel-->|WVO
 
<!--Fuel-->|WVO
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<!--Mileage-->|6000
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<!--Mileage-->|6,000
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Cures-->|N/A
 
<!--Cures-->|N/A
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<!--Member-->|thewormman
 
<!--Member-->|thewormman
 
<!--Fuel-->|B100
 
<!--Fuel-->|B100
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<!--Mileage-->|6000 miles - 6 months
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<!--Mileage-->|6,000 miles - 6 months
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Cures-->|N/A
 
<!--Cures-->|N/A
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<!--Member-->|thewormman
 
<!--Member-->|thewormman
 
<!--Fuel-->|B30 - B100
 
<!--Fuel-->|B30 - B100
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<!--Mileage-->|1500 miles used on and off over last 5 months
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<!--Mileage-->|1,500 miles used on and off over last 5 months
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Cures-->|N/A
 
<!--Cures-->|N/A
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<!--Member-->|Willbuild
 
<!--Member-->|Willbuild
 
<!--Fuel-->|B100
 
<!--Fuel-->|B100
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<!--Mileage-->|9000
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<!--Mileage-->|9,000
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Problems-->|None
 
<!--Cures-->|N/A
 
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<!--Member-->|JMG
 
<!--Member-->|JMG
 
<!--Fuel-->|WVO
 
<!--Fuel-->|WVO
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<!--Mileage-->|120,000+ miles  
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<!--Mileage-->|120,000 + miles  
 
<!--Problems-->|Blocked tank strainer, leaking fuel pump
 
<!--Problems-->|Blocked tank strainer, leaking fuel pump
 
<!--Cures-->|Remove tank strainer, replace pump o-rings
 
<!--Cures-->|Remove tank strainer, replace pump o-rings

Revision as of 20:00, 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


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 60,000 miles @ 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 6,000 None N/A
Toyota Land Cruiser Colorado 1999 thewormman B100 6,000 miles - 6 months None N/A
Ford Fiesta 1800 TDDI 2001 thewormman B30 - B100 1,500 miles used on and off over last 5 months None N/A
Peugeot Partner 1.9d 2006 Willbuild B100 9,000 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 N/A
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
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