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I want to convert a 1995 Merc Villager to run bio-diesel. Is a diesel mechanic the appropriate mechanic?

Is the cost of conversion more expensive than just purchasing a diesel car?

Public Comments

1. Bio-diesel is the fuel, a diesel engine fires on compression and the Technician you want should specialize in Diesel Engines. If you buy a car with a diesel engine already in it, all you have to worry about is filtration for the engine. With Bio-Diesel Fuel, I have no idea what that is, I have never fixed one with Bio-Fuel. You might get an idea by looking on the net for conversion kits for Bio-Fuel.
2. you would be way way ahead buying soming else you would have to change the fuel tank fill tube the cap the fuel lines to a bigger size the complete engine the computer the air intake system plus your front suspension to hold the diesel engines weight so go shopping for a diesel vehicle and stick with plain ole diesel it is more cost efficient
3. Bio diesel #85 there can be no rubber in the fuel system it will eat it up...#20 is okay and nothing has to be done,However I would add a extra fuel filter before the factory one.I personally use a thinned veggie oil I only added the fuel filter..Now fro SVO that could cost upwards of two grand,,depends on the Mfg.. That's if you allready have a diesel engine..If you don't NO it is not worth converting it..Buy something that has it installed already