converted to diesel but what about my ebber?

Post by **mattc** » 27 Feb 2008, 10:33

I've had my 2.1 petrol converted to a 1.6 diesel to try and beat Mr Brown's attempt to price us off the road!

Does anyone know the difference between a petrol and diesel Ebberspatcher? Are there any internal parts that could be changed to make it run on diesel or is it a completely different unit?

Can anyone point me in the direction of an ebber expert? Someone suggested that I fit a small petrol tank somewhere, just to run the heater. But I'd rather keep it tidy and run it off the main tank if possible.
Cheers
Matt

Post by **mig** » 27 Feb 2008, 16:06

Should have gone for LPG,Diesel prices are only going up and up(even more so than petrol)
(having opened can of worms stands well back

)
In answear to you question sell the petrol eber and fit an airtronic diesel one they won't convert.-try contacting Spannerrack he sometimes has them available for a good price.
The seperate tank for your petrol one is the best option-I have done it the otherway arround(diesel eber in a petrol van) and it works well.

Post by **T'Onion** » 27 Feb 2008, 16:16

yup i'd go for a separate fuel tank/can , or sell the petrol one and get a diesel one
a plastic can will fit in the spare wheel , just
btw what did ya do with the 2.1 ?

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 27 Feb 2008, 17:43

It`s not the neatest way of doing it, but a seperate petrol tank will be cheaper than either trying to mod the Eber you`ve got, or selling it and finding a diesel one.

Maximus on here has done just what you`ve done, it will cost you as no-one seems to want petrol Ebers at any sort of money, IrishKeet sold one last week for around £25 complete

It`ll cost you £200 - £300 to source and fit a newer type diesel one.

Post by **mal0r** » 27 Feb 2008, 21:35

£25 ! Gutted, I'm after a petrol eber!

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 27 Feb 2008, 21:39

It was offered on here and Brickyard before Ebay. (not for 25 quid though)

Post by **mattc** » 29 Feb 2008, 09:46

thanks all
I've had a quick look and my local boat shack has all the bits I need for a second tank.
Cheers

(T'onion - the engine was changed in Hanover before the van got to me. Sorry. Apparently it went like a rocket but needed a fuel tank the size of an E-Type jag to get anywhere!)