Vegetarian motors for cheap - Now with purchase (page 6)

[skattrd]

Maybe this should be in the stupid questions section ... when you are running on veg (neat or diluted) does the car stink of burning fat?

It does smell, but not like burnt oil, a mate reckons it smells like popcorn, but I'm not sure what it smells of. I quite like the smell, it's the smell of cheapness

[skattrd]

Maybe this should be in the stupid questions section ... when you are running on veg (neat or diluted) does the car stink of burning fat?

It does smell, but not like burnt oil, a mate reckons it smells like popcorn, but I'm not sure what it smells of. I quite like the smell, it's the smell of cheapness

[skattrd]

Going back to the original post I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Mercs.

Allegedly all older Mercs will run on anything you can chuck in the tank.

[skattrd]

Going back to the original post I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Mercs.

Allegedly all older Mercs will run on anything you can chuck in the tank.

[philibusmo]

Lovely selection

 

Neither of those Pugs will have a Bosch pump though, they were never fitted on the S1 anyway and I've only ever seen them on 'R' registered cars onwards. I found a 1998 106 'Independence' (definitely dependant)106 in a breakers yard today, with, believe it or not, an unmolested engine with an original, non-ecu Bosch pump. It, along with the injectors, bracket, fuel lines etc now reside in my garage

Pal at work has one of those Rovers you've found, same colour too. It loves the bio, runs as well (if not better) than it did on diesel. We worked out that he's getting the equivalent of 85mpg, factoring in the price we pay for the fuel.

 

Thanks for the advise on the 106s, I will keep an eye out for local later ones to have a glance at, I do quite fancy the cheaper car tax for ultimate cheap skate points.

 

And on the subject of old Mercs, yes they will allegedly run on anything, but for me they are too large so the insurance cost would likely wipe out the savings I would be making on the fuel.

[philibusmo]

Lovely selection

 

Neither of those Pugs will have a Bosch pump though, they were never fitted on the S1 anyway and I've only ever seen them on 'R' registered cars onwards. I found a 1998 106 'Independence' (definitely dependant)106 in a breakers yard today, with, believe it or not, an unmolested engine with an original, non-ecu Bosch pump. It, along with the injectors, bracket, fuel lines etc now reside in my garage

Pal at work has one of those Rovers you've found, same colour too. It loves the bio, runs as well (if not better) than it did on diesel. We worked out that he's getting the equivalent of 85mpg, factoring in the price we pay for the fuel.

 

Thanks for the advise on the 106s, I will keep an eye out for local later ones to have a glance at, I do quite fancy the cheaper car tax for ultimate cheap skate points.

 

And on the subject of old Mercs, yes they will allegedly run on anything, but for me they are too large so the insurance cost would likely wipe out the savings I would be making on the fuel.

[barmatt]

Maybe this should be in the stupid questions section ... when you are running on veg (neat or diluted) does the car stink of burning fat?

It does smell, but not like burnt oil, a mate reckons it smells like popcorn, but I'm not sure what it smells of. I quite like the smell, it's the smell of cheapness

 

I ran my old disco on waste veg oil for ages and everyone said it smelled of a seaside do-nut shop.

[barmatt]

Maybe this should be in the stupid questions section ... when you are running on veg (neat or diluted) does the car stink of burning fat?

It does smell, but not like burnt oil, a mate reckons it smells like popcorn, but I'm not sure what it smells of. I quite like the smell, it's the smell of cheapness

 

I ran my old disco on waste veg oil for ages and everyone said it smelled of a seaside do-nut shop.

[vulgalour]

The smell is more like a good cooking smell than a greasy fatty smell. Depends what you put in really as to how it smells. I find used veg is a nicer smell than fresh veg and I find it runs better when cold on used oil. Sunflower oil smells cleaner than Rapeseed oil and you do sometimes get the smell of lovely, lovely chips through the hot air vents but it's certainly not an unpleasant thing. It is fun watching people trying to figure out WHERE the smell is coming from, lots of folk are still unfamiliar with biodiesel as an option.

 

Strangest question I'm getting a lot when people find out I'm running on veg is "Is that legal?". In the quantities I use, of course it's legal. I'm hardly a haulage firm or an Irish driveway specialist.

[vulgalour]

The smell is more like a good cooking smell than a greasy fatty smell. Depends what you put in really as to how it smells. I find used veg is a nicer smell than fresh veg and I find it runs better when cold on used oil. Sunflower oil smells cleaner than Rapeseed oil and you do sometimes get the smell of lovely, lovely chips through the hot air vents but it's certainly not an unpleasant thing. It is fun watching people trying to figure out WHERE the smell is coming from, lots of folk are still unfamiliar with biodiesel as an option.

 

Strangest question I'm getting a lot when people find out I'm running on veg is "Is that legal?". In the quantities I use, of course it's legal. I'm hardly a haulage firm or an Irish driveway specialist.

[RichardMoss]

Maybe this should be in the stupid questions section ... when you are running on veg (neat or diluted) does the car stink of burning fat?

It does smell, but not like burnt oil, a mate reckons it smells like popcorn, but I'm not sure what it smells of. I quite like the smell, it's the smell of cheapness

It smell a bit like chips - even on new, fresh oil. I know a chap who runs a Rover 825D on used chip shop oil and it smells wonderful!

 

As for the legality, the law was changed a few years ago and as long as you don't use too much (maximum 2250 litre per year I think) there is no need to pay duty. You use more, you just pay duty on the excess. 2250l at 40mpg is 90,000 miles!

[RichardMoss]

Maybe this should be in the stupid questions section ... when you are running on veg (neat or diluted) does the car stink of burning fat?

It does smell, but not like burnt oil, a mate reckons it smells like popcorn, but I'm not sure what it smells of. I quite like the smell, it's the smell of cheapness

It smell a bit like chips - even on new, fresh oil. I know a chap who runs a Rover 825D on used chip shop oil and it smells wonderful!

 

As for the legality, the law was changed a few years ago and as long as you don't use too much (maximum 2250 litre per year I think) there is no need to pay duty. You use more, you just pay duty on the excess. 2250l at 40mpg is 90,000 miles!

[Cavcraft]

2,500 litres per year is the maximum allowed. Any more, or if you're doing it commercially, you have to apply for a licence.

 

My car does smell a bit like a chippy and oft gets remarks from people, also would further others comments when people are amazed by the fact I run my car on it. The lad in the place I get it from always has a laugh when I buy it, and wanted to run his CDi Sprinter on the stuff. I advised him against it because I was told by a diesel specialists that common rails dizzlers don't like it and it eventually gums everything up.

Also, I'm sure there is (or was) a law about running commercial vehicles on it which pretty much forbade you using it.

[Cavcraft]

2,500 litres per year is the maximum allowed. Any more, or if you're doing it commercially, you have to apply for a licence.

 

My car does smell a bit like a chippy and oft gets remarks from people, also would further others comments when people are amazed by the fact I run my car on it. The lad in the place I get it from always has a laugh when I buy it, and wanted to run his CDi Sprinter on the stuff. I advised him against it because I was told by a diesel specialists that common rails dizzlers don't like it and it eventually gums everything up.

Also, I'm sure there is (or was) a law about running commercial vehicles on it which pretty much forbade you using it.

[Lacquer Peel]

 

As for the legality, the law was ch aged a few years ago and as long as you don't use too much (maximum 2250 litre per year I think) there is no need to pay duty. You use more, you just pay duty on the excess. 2250l at 40mpg is 90,000 miles!

 

The correct 2500l at 40mpg is 21,960 miles.

[Lacquer Peel]

 

As for the legality, the law was ch aged a few years ago and as long as you don't use too much (maximum 2250 litre per year I think) there is no need to pay duty. You use more, you just pay duty on the excess. 2250l at 40mpg is 90,000 miles!

 

The correct 2500l at 40mpg is 21,960 miles.

[RichardMoss]

 

As for the legality, the law was ch aged a few years ago and as long as you don't use too much (maximum 2250 litre per year I think) there is no need to pay duty. You use more, you just pay duty on the excess. 2250l at 40mpg is 90,000 miles!

 

The correct 2500l at 40mpg is 21,960 miles.

So it is - 40 miles per litre would be ****ing impressive!

[RichardMoss]

 

As for the legality, the law was ch aged a few years ago and as long as you don't use too much (maximum 2250 litre per year I think) there is no need to pay duty. You use more, you just pay duty on the excess. 2250l at 40mpg is 90,000 miles!

 

The correct 2500l at 40mpg is 21,960 miles.

So it is - 40 miles per litre would be ****ing impressive!

[meggersdog]

For maximum eyebrow raising try pouring fresh oil in your tank in the carpark of the supermarket you've just bought it from.

[meggersdog]

For maximum eyebrow raising try pouring fresh oil in your tank in the carpark of the supermarket you've just bought it from.

[Spiny Norman]

For maximum eyebrow raising try pouring fresh oil in your tank in the carpark of the supermarket you've just bought it from.

 

I've seen a few people doing that.

As for the smell, cooking oil smells a hell of a lot better than the filthy sulphurous stench of the 'real' fuel. There's a guy round here uses the oil from the pakora fryer in his Indian take-away in his old Shogun and it always makes me want a curry when he drives past.

[Spiny Norman]

For maximum eyebrow raising try pouring fresh oil in your tank in the carpark of the supermarket you've just bought it from.

 

I've seen a few people doing that.

As for the smell, cooking oil smells a hell of a lot better than the filthy sulphurous stench of the 'real' fuel. There's a guy round here uses the oil from the pakora fryer in his Indian take-away in his old Shogun and it always makes me want a curry when he drives past.

[RichardMoss]

The oil from Chinese takeaways is supposed to be good - it's nice and light and therefore closer to the viscosity of diesel.

[RichardMoss]

The oil from Chinese takeaways is supposed to be good - it's nice and light and therefore closer to the viscosity of diesel.

[philibusmo]

New possibility for extra usefulness and shite points:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151016960142? ... 1423.l2649

 

Any views or opinions on these honeys? Bosch or Lucas? Info is a little difficult to come by on these.

 

EDIT: OH BOY IT SEEMS TO BE A BOSCH PUMP ON MOST!

 

EDIT 2: Will now do exactly as lacquer advises below.

[philibusmo]

New possibility for extra usefulness and shite points:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151016960142? ... 1423.l2649

 

Any views or opinions on these honeys? Bosch or Lucas? Info is a little difficult to come by on these.

 

EDIT: OH BOY IT SEEMS TO BE A BOSCH PUMP ON MOST!

 

EDIT 2: Will now do exactly as lacquer advises below.

[Lacquer Peel]

It could be either, ask the seller for a pic of the engine bay.

[Lacquer Peel]

It could be either, ask the seller for a pic of the engine bay.

[philibusmo]

It's a Lucas apparently, probably why it's not running right.

 

Balderdash.

[philibusmo]

It's a Lucas apparently, probably why it's not running right.

 

Balderdash.