Bioguys,
I conducted a small experiment on the clouded bio in my tank. I drew a
small sample and mixed it with some #2 diesel to form B80, and left it out
overnight in mid-20s temps. Next morning, the fuel had separated with the #2
diesel layer on top and the clouded biodiesel on the bottom. It would thus
appear that the B80 mix might flow acceptably after sloshed around in the tank
but if left to settle overnight, the bio might clog the filters in the morning.
Thanks,
Bruce
82 300CD 334kmi 'His'
85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 202kmi 'Donner'
77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen'
73 220D 'It'
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bosch vs NGK (was exploding glow plugs)
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I'm *not* a fan of Monark plugs. The one set I got a few years ago
didn't last long, and I wasn't running afterglow at the time, either.
I'd have to double-check my records, but I think I lost 2 of 6 plugs
within 3 years and 30kmi... an embarassingly short life span.
I'm not crazy about some Bosch items that are made off-shore, but in
general, I still think Bosch makes decent stuff and should be prety
close to Beru. I wouldn't touch Autolite, but I'd take a Bosch over
Monark any day. I currently have Bosch Duraterm Chromium in my 603
(special import from Europe - dunno why they won't sell them in the
USA), but used the plain ol' Bosch #80006 for my dad's 603 and my old
617 with good results. I've also done the full factory afterglow setup
on my 603, with the 60-second maximum afterglow, not the later
180-second max (which I think is a bit excessive).
For stuff like oil fiters, though, I'd rather avoid Bosch. In their
defense, my buddy just picked up a Bosch oil filter for his VW diesel
and it was "Made in Germany"! I was quite surprised, I was expecting
it to be Hecho in Zimbabwe or something...
:-)
-Dave M.
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:06:16 -0500
> From: Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bosch vs NGK (was exploding glow plugs)
>
>
> i'm not a big fan of bosch overall, even though we at BuyMBparts probably
> sell more bosch than any other brand. the people demand bosch and it is =
the
> people who have the final say.
>
> if bosch doesn't float your boat, beru and monark both make glow plugs. =
i
> particularly like the monarks, although they don't enjoy much support on
> this list. as a general rule, i find bosch products below beru in terms =
of
> quality.
>
> i have no experience with ngk glow plugs, but their spark plugs are the
> bomb.
>
> even thought they've given me a leatherman, coffee mug and calendar, I th=
ink
> it is time to start saying no to bosch where practical. your benz will
> never be bosch free, but every little bit counts.
>
> just say no
