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    Hey all

    Ive had a look for this on the forum but have only found stuff about using blended bio diesel to date. Apologies if i missed it.

    Anyway I was wondering if anybody knows if its possible to convert a 2003 TD engine to run on Veg oil? The car seems to be perfect for a 2 tank system as it already has two tanks and from what i have read on this forum the older diesel engine in nice and sturdy and not to fussy on fuel. Ive found some german systems which look a bit better than the usual piece of hosepipe homebrew kits and considering the price of fuel is only ever going to rise am quite interested in exploring this.....

    Thanks

    Nick

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    Re: Veg Oil Conversion

    Hi Nick,
    Firstly i have to say I do not own a prado however I am a diesel prado fan with a view to buying one (120 about 2006) when the funds (read wife) allow.

    I investigated this a couple of years ago. I guess your thinking is the same as mine in that the 1KZ-TE is the older style diesel and in theory can cope with the veg oil.
    Couple of issues I found.
    the 2 tank system is "joined" (one tank automatically pumps in to the other tank.) I guess this could be modified.
    You'll have to modify the Veg oil tank to get the engine coolant to warm the tank to "thin out the oil"or you could buy a heat exchange unit and mount it in the engine bay if the room allows.
    you'll still have to remeber to switch back to diesel before shut down to avoid clogging the system once cooled with either of these systems.

    The question has to be asked as to the reason to go Veg oil.

    Cost saving, environmental benefits or "just for interests sake"

    Homemade biodiesel seemed to me to be the better option IMHO.

    you'll have to watch the rubber eating issue with ethanol/methanol. This can be overcome by using Vitol(?) pipes instead but the interenal pump rubbers may be an issue.

    There are tax issues with bio diesel (lets cover the legalities). as soon as you put oil through the transesterfication process fuel excise is then payable. You can get a rebate but you have to prove that the biodiesel meets Australian Fuel Specs (cost prohibative)
    Don't know you run it don't get taxed :roll:

    Some say that there can be a build up of residue on injectors due to a low ignition temp. and the cost of a rebuild far outways the benefits.

    Arm yourself with as much infomation as you can would be my advice. Ask a trusted diesel specialist for their opinion.

    If you go ahead I would love to here the outcome.

    Best of luck.

    Matt
    My dog Minton likes to eat Shuttlecocks... BAD Minton! - Rodney Rude.

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