Hi everybody,
I have a '79 300SD Turbodiesel. I've been toying with the idea of running the car on Biodiesel, which is renewable, clean burning, not carcinogenic, etc. (see
I'd like to upgrade my Benz to all-synthetic rubber fuel components, which can withstand the biodiesel (apparently all diesels in general, manufactured in 1994 and after, already come with synthetic rubber components and are therefore able to handle the biodiesel). Now I'm not sure where to proceed from here - can anyone tell me what rubber components exist in the fuel system? Various hoses, maybe gaskets in the fuel injection pump, possibly a lining in the fuel tank itself, fuel sender gasket, etc?
Also, once I know which parts need to be replaced, where could I find synthetic rubber hoses and gaskets with the fitting specs?
I appreciate any input at all on this.
Thanks,
Daniel