Bad news - the switchover times on this car are quite lengthy. This appears to be due to the common rail being thermally tied to the engine's head. With ambient temps at about 70*F, it takes me 11 miles / 20 minutes to get the returning diesel fuel temps up to 140*F. The coolant is at full temperature at about 4-5 minutes, but the entire engine takes much longer to heat up.
A block heater or some type of aux 120v coolant heater should help, and that's my plan of action going forward.
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hi i was just woundering how the car is running, you havent posted anything sence 2008. i only ask because im thinking about doing the same conversion my self. thanks for your help.
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