@twobyfours what type of vehicle? some kits are better than others. ive
seen poorly designed kits cause serious issues. a conversion bmts be done
correctly.
My first attempt at conversion I didn't use any Ts and did as you speak and
just splice the heat exchanger into the existing line. After about 250
miles my water pump went out. The heat exchanger was keeping the water from
flowing properly and it killed an already dying pump. I've used Ts since
then, but I've found I prefer the "Y" type connections, where the outflow
is split by a fork in the middle, it seems to force the flow in the right
direction.
I got my heater core from a friend, but i am pretty sure that he bought it
at an auto parts store for $30. The size is about 8x8 square, and 2.5
inches thick. The ports for the coolant are 5/8, so you'll have to be sure
to get proper fittings or hoses (a 3/4 innerdiameter to a 5/8
innerdiameter) so everything stays tight. I think that the company that
made mine is called Proliance International Inc, based out of New Haven CT.
Hello Eric, I`m thinking of doing a veg conversion on a vw 1.9tdi. I was
told that I could`nt do it if I have a Bosch fuel pump. And there is a
convertor that you can get for around $60 so I dont need a
heater(electric). Also how much diesel do I use with veg oil? Please can
you help.
I am very confused by your post. I used T's because every source I
consulted before starting the conversion said that is the easiest way to
it. I am sure there are alternatives, so if you could post some pics or a
website with a better description that would be cool. Muito obrigado!
hey blondguy08, it's right here: vegoilconversion(dot)blogspot(dot)com.
Just put actual "."s in where i typed (dot), you tube is weird and wont let
me enter a URL. Sorry about that, let me know if you have any more
questions, good luck with your conversion.
T's are used so that the vegoil heatexchanger is PARALLEL to the interior
car heater and thus independent of the heater. OTHERWISE plumbing it liek
you suggest it would be in SERIES and would only work when the interior car
heater was on/flowing.
Not as great as I had hoped... But that is because I rarely drive more than
7 miles at a time, and biodiesel is expensive. It generally takes about 2
miles to warm up and 1 mile to shut down. However longer roadtrips are
viturally free.
why u need to T coolant lines,, do u not cut coolant line one one end u cut
on heat exchanger and other side u cut on outlet of heat exchanger, no T !
i seen loads of kits on truck n cars n no T's
Yea, they have ones that are made specifically for plastic drums. It only
gets to about 140* and that isn't anywhere near hot enough to melt the
drum...the oil coming from my fuge is probably hotter than that and you
never see it even start to get soft