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Old 02-28-2004, 09:06 PM
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Originally posted by VeeDubTDI
Something about the esters in the biodiesel degrade the rubber of the old fuel lines.
So it only affects older rubber lines? Are the newer rubber lines immune to the problem, or do the esters only have an impact on aged rubber?

I ask 'cause I've recently replaced the rubber lines back by the tank, and I think the lines in the engine compartment were replaced recently...which, theoretically, means that I could run straight biodiesel right now.

I like the WVO idea, but the initial cost seems pretty high...so, if i can get my hands on a 55 gallon drum, I'm thinking long and hard about making my own biodiesel, if it's feasible...

Diesel just jumped to $1.87 here, and I think we're only seeing the beginning... Even if we aren't, I'm getting real tired of giving OPEC my $$...
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