Q: No fuel rail with the mixing hemi, etc. But the better kit has valving to never alow vegi oil back flow to diesel tank. Also The expensive one uses coolant hose jacket around aircraft fuel line to water heated tank, In the end the difference (500 to 600 $) is a special nearly coolant seepage proof fuel tank valving and a readily available diesel filter. Have you vegied out a Mercedes and have advice for us who are still on the fence with putting this stuff in our little cars?
A: Hi, I'm happy to see more people become interested in this. My best advice would be to go with greasecar's system. You can find it at www.greasecar.com This is by far the best way to do a conversion for the first time. It cost's $1000 but it is WELL WORTH it. Greasecars kit comes with a full instruction manual and installation instructions. If you decide to go this route, I would recommend the 13 gallon tank that fits in the spare tire well. Then, just buy a mini spare tire with the same bolt pattern and tuck it in the side of the trunk compartment. So, if you are moderately mechanically inclined, you can do this conversion. I have done this conversion on my 1983 Mercedes 240D. It runs great. I also converted my 1979 Mercedes 240D. Once you do the first conversion, you get a great idea of how this system works. For my second conversion, I bought each component separately and saved a couple hundred bucks. I HIGHLY recommend that you use greasecar's kit for your first conversion, as it pays of after only 200 gallons of fuel. If, for any reason, you have any questions regarding this conversion don't hesitate to e-mail me at dmalec7@yahoo.com I can answer all of your Mercedes Diesel questions and veggie conversion questions. And, in case you are wondering, I am not a greasecar salesmen. I am just a 15 year old kid that is RIDICULOUSLY obsessed with diesel Mercedes. I have been part of at least 5 conversions at my high school using all different brands, ex. fattywagon etc. and greasecar exceeds all others.