Anyone running used veg oil?

[Jason]

I looked into it, and it looks like two for $100. That will be the most expensive part of the conversion as far as I can tell. Looks like it will be worth the investment. I gotta start looking around for a good tank to use, I'm still thinking the poly tank from work, but I like the idea of mounting it up front as well.

Jason

[myselfnjit]

Well I spent some money, but not a ton. I have a round aluminum tank that fits directly into the spare wheel hole so I dont lose any space in the wagon


The 6 port is like $60 and they break, the $100 for the 2 3 ports is def the way to go.

I might be able to send some pics of my conversion if you are interested.

[Jason]

Sure, some pics would be great. You should be able to get my email address of my profile on here.

Jason

[EvoStevo]

myselfnjit, did you model your system after someone else's? Like, is there a set of how-to-build-your-own-veg-car instructions floating around the internet or did you just have the knowhow to piece it together yourself? I was just going to buy Greasecar's conversion kit, but I'd definitely be interested in building a setup myself for less money. Plus, I'm not crazy about the tank Greasecar supplies with their 240 kit (it's the same for either sedan or wagon) as there's really nowhere to mount it without it severely obstructing the cargo area.

[myselfnjit]

Originally Posted by EvoStevo

myselfnjit, did you model your system after someone else's? Like, is there a set of how-to-build-your-own-veg-car instructions floating around the internet or did you just have the knowhow to piece it together yourself? I was just going to buy Greasecar's conversion kit, but I'd definitely be interested in building a setup myself for less money. Plus, I'm not crazy about the tank Greasecar supplies with their 240 kit (it's the same for either sedan or wagon) as there's really nowhere to mount it without it severely obstructing the cargo area.

The car came with a kit installed but the owner stripped the teeth off of the flywheel after only 2k of having it!!

I did a ton of research and thought, looked at other kits and then designed my own to fit the car the best. I got to keep the rear of the wagon, and the hoses are not exposed to the outside for damage, lots of hard work and thought. Here are some pics of the rear, I also just made a video of the entire car inside and out that I will post on YOUTUBE when I can. The car is for sale and I thought that this might help.

I need some money and time for my new project, the TDI!

[myselfnjit]

Originally Posted by Jason

Sure, some pics would be great. You should be able to get my email address of my profile on here.

Jason

Here are a couple, not great but the vid file will be better when I get a chance.

[myselfnjit]

Originally Posted by EvoStevo

myselfnjit, did you model your system after someone else's? Like, is there a set of how-to-build-your-own-veg-car instructions floating around the internet or did you just have the knowhow to piece it together yourself? I was just going to buy Greasecar's conversion kit, but I'd definitely be interested in building a setup myself for less money. Plus, I'm not crazy about the tank Greasecar supplies with their 240 kit (it's the same for either sedan or wagon) as there's really nowhere to mount it without it severely obstructing the cargo area.

My tank is def better than the greasecar tank, notice the hotfox heater, it only heats the fuel near and in the fuel pickup, not the whole tank. Also, there are no interior connections to leak coolant into your veg. I also personally dont like HIH, scared of leaks. HOH is just safer and with the FPHE and the vegtherm, heat isnt an issue once the car is up to temp.

I dont think that my setup saved money over a GC kit though. I would have to think about it.

[myselfnjit]

This is my first digital video so I hope it comes out.

It is on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWp4SqOkkp4

If you want to see more or have questions let me know.
Steve

[myselfnjit]

That first video was really blurry because of file size so I made 3 shorter films hoping that they turn out better here they are:

Exterior: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqJXcVd-RY
Interior: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfDy1hi2dbg
WVO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgghQdciQEE

[EvoStevo]

Cool videos. Thanks for uploading them. Gave me a lot to think about.