Heat Exchanger

[Banshee]

Ordered the bits I need :thumb2 Doubled up on everything so I have spares in the toolbox for the road. Nylon food grade and suitable up to over 100 degrees and the exact same ones used in the BioPowered PDF available online for fitting instructions

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

I was not sure about using the plastic ones.

I thought with the addition of coolant/antifreeze, and the pressure supplied by the radiator cap, they effectively increases the boiling point of the water, to a fair bit hotter than 100degrees. IIRC it is about 140degrees, and also 14 or so PSI, which can be a bit high for a lot of soft plastics.

I went for these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brass-pip...hash=item2ec0001c55:m:m1yxhHk5-d1JYhzNHtL3dRQ

 

[zippy656]

I got my stiff from oilybits.com.

 

[jims-terrano]

I got my stiff from oilybits.com.

Might have a look at that place see if it does the same to me :lol:lol

 

[bry]

Jim! What are you like.Lol.

 

[Banshee]

I was not sure about using the plastic ones.

I thought with the addition of coolant/antifreeze, and the pressure supplied by the radiator cap, they effectively increases the boiling point of the water, to a fair bit hotter than 100degrees. IIRC it is about 140degrees, and also 14 or so PSI, which can be a bit high for a lot of soft plastics.

I went for these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brass-pip...hash=item2ec0001c55:m:m1yxhHk5-d1JYhzNHtL3dRQ

I'm using exactly the same as what is in the write up for fitting instructions
http://www.biotuning.co.uk/downloads/HeatExchangerInstructions.pdf

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

I'm using exactly the same as what is in the write up for fitting instructions
http://www.biotuning.co.uk/downloads/HeatExchangerInstructions.pdf

Should be fine then, I was just telling you what my thinking was, and showing what I got. I am a Belt and Braces man..

 

[AlexD333]

Looking forward to this :thumb2 I've been meaning to see rick for ages as he gas an exchanger for me :sly

 

[zippy656]

Mine is disconnected, as in was getting are in and poor starting,

Just not put it back, and been running 100% oil all summer

 

[Banshee]

Mine is disconnected, as in was getting are in and poor starting,

Just not put it back, and been running 100% oil all summer

Yeah I have been running SVO for a few months now due to being all in the air with a new shed I'm building to process my BioDiesel in, the Terrano doesn't like it neat a degree below 7 otherwise it becomes a bit sluggish and juddery

 

[zippy656]

Yeah I have been running SVO for a few months now due to being all in the air with a new shed I'm building to process my BioDiesel in, the Terrano doesn't like it neat a degree below 7 otherwise it becomes a bit sluggish and juddery

yep. ill be dropping to 50/50 soon then even 25/75 if we get very cold..

but not had to go 100 diesel yet.

 

[Banshee]

yep. ill be dropping to 50/50 soon then even 25/75 if we get very cold..

but not had to go 100 diesel yet.

I'm really excited to hook this up

 

[Banshee]

OK, it's fitted :thumb2

I'll get some pics when it brightens up a bit outside, I'm super super pleased with it, the run to work this morn was like I'd brought a new car!!! 5 degrees and I'm running 100% SVO at the moment, anything above 60mph was a real foot to the floor, really struggling and juddery at this temp, this morn, gave it the beans on my favorite road and it easily revved round to 70mph with plenty more left in reserve :clap :clap :clap

I jumped out the car in the cark park at work when I arrived earlier and popped the bonnet as it was dark still when I left, this was the first time I'd seen it in the daylight as I fitted it all by head torch last night The fuel line to the IP was lovely and hot and no leaks or wet patches present.

I would recommend one of these to everyone, Veggie and Diesel users alike, they are commonplace on most 4x4's in the Scandanavian regions :thumb2, I thought with this "bad winter" about to hit the weekend I'd get it on quicksharp

Here's a shopping list

Heat Exchanger £50ish
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/plate-HEA...824813?hash=item3d0770992d:g:OOkAAOSwECZUqxpk

Tefen 16mm Tee Connector - x2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121612404...49&var=420589273653&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Tefen 16mm to 12mm Reducer - x2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121619533...49&var=420601317565&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

16mm ID Heater Hose - 1m
12mm ID Fuel Hose - 1/2m (don't be fobbed off by the shops who will say, oh we only stock 13mm that's the common size it has to be 12mm)
8mm ID Fuel Hose - 1/2m

16mm Jubilee Clips - x8
12mm Jubilee Clips - x6
8mm Jubilee Clips - x4

with a few spares for the toolbox

 

[makeitfit]

Nice one Banshee, so handy when others do the trial and list the parts :thumbs
I've put that on the Black Pearl's shopping list

 

[makeitfit]

Just found this as an alternative http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eckes-hea...dfaba11&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=5&sd=262117824813
I already have this kind of filter head and so may go for this option.
I'm running out of space in the engine bay :augie

 

[Banshee]

Nice one Banshee, so handy when others do the trial and list the parts :thumbs
I've put that on the Black Pearl's shopping list

You're more than welcome matey, for a member like you to appreciate my work has made my day Pete you are the mod master :bow :bow

Just found this as an alternative http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eckes-hea...dfaba11&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=5&sd=262117824813
I already have this kind of filter head and so may go for this option.
I'm running out of space in the engine bay :augie

The one I'm using has been fitted to the body and has the same profile as a kit kat :lol I like that setup too though, same principles, not such a good idea for those running standard filter setup though as the exchanger would not allow for the water drain plug etc :nenau

 

[makeitfit]

I never ever drained water off till I put my glass bowl on. :doh Now I can see what's occurring it happens, occasionally :lol

 

[Banshee]

I never ever drained water off till I put my glass bowl on. :doh Now I can see what's occurring it happens, occasionally :lol

My Bio is too good for that :sly

 

[makeitfit]

My Bio is too good for that :sly

Mine too, well the stuff I buy :thumb2

 

[Banshee]

Mine too, well the stuff I buy :thumb2

That's cheating Pete!!!! Mines picked up from the chinese, pulled pork filtered out and you know the rest :naughty

What you using KoH?