Biodiesel and new fuel lines - 1985 300D turbo

Submitted by Max69 on 2 July 2008 - 1:26pm.

I am planning to purchase the biodiesel flexible fuel hose kit (BIO-COMFFHK), but was wondering how long (or gallons) I could run on bio-diesel with existing fuel lines become a it becomes an issue. Just found a good local source of bio-diesel and would like to take advantage of before receving the kit. Thanks.

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Depends largly on age of existing fuel hoses

2 July 2008 - 1:59pm

Kent Bergsma

Age of current hoses will be determining factor. The injector return hoses are always to first to fail due to lethal combination of biodiesel and high heat. If you are only talking a few days it should not be a problem. Just keep a close eye on all the small hoses connected to your fuel injectors.

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Biodiesel and new fuel lines - 1985 300D turbo

Depends largly on age of existing fuel hoses

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