Re: [DML] Convert To Biodiesel

[Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I know this is going waaaay of track, but the Renault 21 Savanna 2.1 TD 
used the same gearbox and bellhousing.

I haven't yet discovered whether the Citroen XM diesels retained the 
same bolt pattern as the V6's... which are the same as ours. The XM had 
the best car diesel engine ever made (if you don't care about 
emissions!) the XUD 2.5 turbo.  Therse engines are gloriously simple - 
no electric fuel pump, no electrics bar rev counter pickup, fuel stop 
valve and glowplugs (for startup).  Whether it'd fit or affect handling 
due to weight is anyones guess (cast iron block!) :-)

Don't get me started on diesels...

Martin

James Pilcher wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I just got #5380 running for the first time since i bought it in july 
>(turns out it had a ceized cold start valve). Just need to diagnose the 
>cooling problem that kept her off the road in the first place and all 
>will be well.
>
>It occured to me whilst fantasising about the fun i'm going to have in 
>it, that the world's oil supply has just peaked and petrol (gasoline to 
>you yanks) is going to get more expensive and then run out altogether.
>
>How monstrous a task would it be to replace the PRV with a Turbo-diesel 
>that could run on bio-diesel? I assume the fuel delivery system might 
>need altering too?
>
>Any thoughts.....
>
>cheers
>james
>
>	
>






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