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Re: how bad is the 1.6d??
Posted: 12 Jul 2011, 13:15
by camper
I am going to refine a two tank vegi oil conversion i made to run the 1y engine.
Re: how bad is the 1.6d??
Posted: 12 Jul 2011, 18:20
by sciroccotune
Get a 5 speed if you can then plenty of options in the future
I found that when my van was a 1.6 it was ok speed wise (slower than expected mind you) the main issue was the top end noise from only having 4 speeds
Re: how bad is the 1.6d??
Posted: 12 Jul 2011, 18:35
by camper
Nah i have a DK code 4 speed gearbox mated up to the 1.9 1y.Top end speed is smooth and gives good MPG.
Re: how bad is the 1.6d??
Posted: 24 Oct 2011, 15:54
by cozmik
Guys, do you have to have it converted to run on waste vegetable oil or should I just go out and empty the chip pan into the tank?
Re: how bad is the 1.6d??
Posted: 24 Oct 2011, 16:18
by Oldiebut goodie
Just ensure that the oil has been heated to drive off any water in it, filter to 10 microns, put in tank, use. I drop down to around 25 - 30% in winter as the oil is too thick to use neat then. Don't use it if you run an Eberspacher or Webasto heater - they don't like it up them! (or run a separate tank for the heater as I do). Beware that the veg oil can harden to a crust in air which can block the breather in the filler pipe. Only use it if you have a Bosch pump.