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Old 10-16-2014, 03:53 PM
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Thanks guys.

spock505: It is a two tank system..I'm always switching back and forth to diesel..it made no difference in clearing up--just more clanking noise and more smoke. I've had the engine oil tested at Blackstone Labs before--not sure they checked for that, but that would be good to know if veg oil is in the oil sump. .
Have a quick check for sludge deposits or increased levels on the dip stick. Don't like the sound of metallic noises though, could be anything, broken glow plug/valve dropped in.

They are more prone to ring gumming due to the turbo, this blows hot air/veg oil against the bores or can do under certain circumstances.

In the UK we had loads scrapped for this, water injection does help though.

Keep us posted if you pull the engine to bits.
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