i have decided to go ahead with an veg oil conversion and the suppliers of the kit wish to know;

1. internal diameter of the coolant pipes (17 - 19mm ?)
2. the same for the fuel supply pipes (8mm ?)
3. if the vehicle has a cabin heater by-pass
(i.e. do the heater hoses warm even when the heater is in it's off position)

just want to check my answers before passing on duff info.
vehicle is 1989 4wd 2.0td

- (#7611) Phil, 12 Mar 03

Good luck with it.
When you get it done, please keep us posted, as I am sure you will.

Many of us would be interested, I'm sure.

I have thought about it, but the cost and uncertainty of the practicality has slowed me down.

Dave.

- (#7612) Dave, 13 Mar 03

Hose sizes, no idea. But I think it's 15mm ish for the heater. 8 sounds right for the fuel give or take.

The front heater has a control valve, but the rear acts as bypass.

You could tap into both heater and fuel lines behind the l/h froont wheel, perhaps mounting the unit under or behind the airbox...

- (#7613) david miller, 13 Mar 03

I knew if I waited some one would take the plunge!
Keep us posted or better still drop in at the May AceJam and give us a display.
I'm thinking of driving to Austria in the summer, 1,500 miles on veg oil looks very attractive from my wallet!
Clive

- (#7614) Clive, 13 Mar 03