BD in 1990 2.8D Hilux

[bimbo Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bimbo]

G'day everyone
i have been cruising these forums for a while now and figured it was time i actually joined up. I have been interested in running some form of BD or WVO in my ute for a little while now. More for the cost savings than anything else.

I have a 1990 Hilux with a 2.8ltr diesel (ln106 3L engine) 4x4 with just over 255,000k's on the clock. I have only had the ute for about 6 months and the history on services/oil changes etc before i got it is questionable.

I just wanted to know if i would need to change anything on my ute before running BD and if anything down the track will need to be changed or need work doing to it.

I would also like to hear from anyone who has a similar engine on how it went performance wise etc after changing to bio

I would like to make my own BD but would like to try a few tanks before jumping right into building processors etc. Is there anywhere round newcastle that sells BD - i heard of somewhere in rutherford?

cheers
James

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Re: BD in 1990 2.8D Hilux

Basic hose and filter maintenance is the main part prior to running any bio. Change your fuel filter and keep a spare in the vehicle and be prepared to change it again after a short interval. Check all fuel hoses from the tank to the engine. If they are old and hard, likely to leak then you will need to change them as well with good quality fuel hose.
Someone on this board was complaining of seal problem with Toyota fuel pumps and the lack of available viton seals. I run 1984 Daihatsu's and have had no problems using bio from Volumeplus.

[bimbo Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bimbo]

Re: BD in 1990 2.8D Hilux

Thanks for the reply.
other than the cost of replacement filters is there any other advantage of running CAV type fuel filters?

[Matt Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt]

Re: BD in 1990 2.8D Hilux

Slightly better filtration, 5 micron verse 7 micron on Toyota OEM, but their size (smaller) is an issue be prepared for more frequent changes, most likely on an older vehicle.

Matt

Use them, they are good and a lot cheaper, a necessity when you are going to run biodiesel, cost to fit will require a mounting for the new filter which costs around $120.

[Tony From West Oz Vice Chairperson of WARFA Find all posts View Profile Close Tony From West Oz]

Re: BD in 1990 2.8D Hilux

The complete filter including housing usually sells for ~$50 on EvilBay.
Mount it in a location where you can put a container underneath as they are messy to change the filter elements.
If you want 5µ filtration, buy the Delphi or Lucas brand elements, the Ryco ones are rated at 15 micron. Someone mentioned that Fleetguard also makes a conpatible element, but I do not know it's rating.