tasty Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Summary so far: - Bora Sport TDi 2001 - Petrol in Diesel - Didn't switch on after (realised mid-fillup) - Tank completely drained - Disconnected filter and Fuel lines blown through to clear (by mouth not compressed) - Cleared petrol again from tank Next: Bought new Fuel Filter but unsure whether need to fit as did not try to start engine, only turned on ignition for steering for AA tow home. The pump turns with ignition on - you can hear that. But that's all I know. Do I need to: Fit new filter. Then fill it with Diesel treatment. Then draw through fuel lines to tank (via fuel lines under seat using manual pump). Then fill tank 49ls Diesel via many jerry cans (or rather 2 jerrys and many trips) before starting. (?) The above is what I plan to do unless you can advise any part unnecessary. Thanks IA Edited March 31, 2009 by tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Welcome to TSN! You'll be fine. The fact that you didn't start means no fuel got into the lines, so you should be OK and you should not need to change the filters or anything. Keep it topped up with diesel and you'll be OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasty Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Thanks mate, Filter, liquid pump and fuel treatment returned for handy cash now. All in all this should cost me £65 for Laser Fluid Extractor (Halfords) £10 two 10litre cannisters from Builder Depot (for old fuel which can use in the bike), 2 5litre jerrys at £12 (2 already owned filled up from this job) + time/fuel on bike buying/returning. Money-wise = £~87 otherwise £~200 through AA. Plus I got 2 extra jerrys and liquid extractor tool + exp, oh and £~29 worth petrol for bike otherwise wasted (I just used some - is ok). Just putting this for reference. Thanks again Edited April 1, 2009 by tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Glad you got it fixed without the AA, friend used to do this both ways all the time, & a bit of one in the other was OK, in fact he reckoned his diesel (company) car went better with a bit of petrol mixed into the diesel ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasty Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Glad you got it fixed without the AA, friend used to do this both ways all the time, & a bit of one in the other was OK, in fact he reckoned his diesel (company) car went better with a bit of petrol mixed into the diesel ! Keh, now you tell me. I put a whole arm in there and soaked it dry with kitchen roll (I did.) It's all fixed now, though I did get curiously questioned at the petrol station - kids apparently been posting fuel in letterboxes. Didn't add up, nosy b'ard - I'm 32 and clean shaven. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasty Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Ok, one problem. Need tips on refitting the "thermonuclear warhead" correctly. I gave my brother-in-law a couple of seconds to pre-empt me on the issue. He got it. Yes, fuel indicator - not reading right. I'm guessing that's the gauge sticking out on the "warhead" - well, when I screwed in the oversized plastic screw head it did want to keep popping back up. Do I need to wrangle that 'metal stick with a ceramic slab' over a groove or something? Any tips appreciated. Thanks. (Still, it works - that's the main thing!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Can't help you with that but petrol in diesel is actually recommended in cold countries... but if it was half a tank that would have been too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greasymech Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Vehicle not started just drain tank down.Problems occur in future if vehicle is started which may lead to premature pump failure.Expensive........ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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