As the owner of a small diesel VW that runs on biodiesel occasionally in the summer ( PITA to make & not too great in sub zero temps) I can tell you to just stick with the PRV. Unless you are a master fabricator, and are an escellent mechanic, as well as a diesel mechanic, don't waste the thought on converting a D to run on diesel. I also have a rabbit convertible, same bodystyle as the older diesel rabbit, and it would be a monstrous task to just swap engines, fuel systems, a glowplug relay setup, and to keep it running reliable. Multiply that times 10 for the Delorean. What a nightmare to even think of, just enjoy the PRV. Even though oil is peaking, might as well enjoy it while it lasts. -Joe O'Brien --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, James Pilcher <jamespilcher1@xxxx> wrote: > > Hi, > > I just got #5380 running for the first time since i bought it in july > (turns out it had a ceized cold start valve). Just need to diagnose the > cooling problem that kept her off the road in the first place and all > will be well. > > It occured to me whilst fantasising about the fun i'm going to have in > it, that the world's oil supply has just peaked and petrol (gasoline to > you yanks) is going to get more expensive and then run out altogether. > > How monstrous a task would it be to replace the PRV with a Turbo-diesel > that could run on bio-diesel? I assume the fuel delivery system might > need altering too? > > Any thoughts..... > > cheers > james > > > ___________________________________________________________ > Yahoo! Model Search 2005 - Find the next catwalk superstars - http://uk.news.yahoo.com/hot/model-search/ > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/