Potential fuelling issues

[DRob]

Hi all,

I have just put a deposit down on a new (to me) 2 wheel drive 2.5td bongo.

I'm picking it up on Saturday and am ready to jump in with both feet...

But before I start chucking litres of veggie oil in the tank, I'd quite like a bit of a heads up on potential problems and the ease of fixing them.

I've had a good look around this forum and understand that seals in the fuel filters are a particularly common issue, are there any less common issues any one can think of?

Many thanks,

Dom

[David Edwards]

Well I have been using oil for 9 years (started the whole thing off I suppose) and only last year got around to changing the fuel filter,lol, shocking I know..and I only did it then because the new one came as part of the kit. Old one was still perfectly clean and didnt really need changing. I only use fresh new oil and have never had a problem, I think others have so you will prob get more replies.
Remember golden rule ( for me anyway), oil in first then top with diesel, action of fuel pump ensures good even mixing. Any info wanted just ask.

[DRob]

Hi David,

Thanks for your response, I hope that I am as lucky as you have been : -)

I think one of the first things I'll be doing is having a really good look at the engine to work out where everything is!

[francophile1947]

In theory, veg oil cleans out the fuel system, so you may have to change your fuel filter after a few hundred miles - doesn't seem to happen very often though

[chipvan]

carry a spare filter,

dont go tooooooo mad on the mix ratio in cold months.

change engine oil every 5000 miles!!!