HELP, I put petrol in.....

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erebosdrake
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HELP, I put petrol in.....

Post by erebosdrake » Sat May 08, 2021 2:15 pm

So like an idiot I just put 24 litres of petrol in my 2.5 diesel bongo #-o can I get away with the fill it with diesel trick or does it need drained?
erebosdrake
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Re: HELP, I put petrol in.....

Post by erebosdrake » Sat May 08, 2021 2:32 pm

And also... can I siphon the fuel or will there be an anti siphon device?
Any advice is much appreciated thanks guys.
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Re: HELP, I put petrol in.....

Post by Bob » Sat May 08, 2021 2:34 pm

You won't get away with that amount in, and I'm pretty sure there's no anti-syphon thingy, but give it a go.

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erebosdrake
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Re: HELP, I put petrol in.....

Post by erebosdrake » Sat May 08, 2021 2:43 pm

Thanks I didn’t think so. Currently sat on a patrol station forecourt in Workington :lol: got a mate coming armed with oils drums, hose a tow rope.... feel like a proper womble lol
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Re: HELP, I put petrol in.....

Post by Bob » Sat May 08, 2021 2:51 pm

Glad you pal's on the way, bit far from me.

Bloomin' easily done, and none of us wants the 'fuel van of shame'. :oops:
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Re: HELP, I put petrol in.....

Post by erebosdrake » Sat May 08, 2021 5:33 pm

Soooo.... petrol tastes vile :lol: couldn’t get the fuel running with that method so ended up going to Halfords for a siphon hand pump. Pulled 20 litres out then filled it to the brim with diesel. Home now and the old boy seems to be running ok, fingers crossed we’re in the clear. Thanks again for the help Bob.
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Re: HELP, I put petrol in.....

Post by Bob » Sat May 08, 2021 5:37 pm

Really glad you're sorted. =D>
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Re: HELP, I put petrol in.....

Post by teenmal » Mon May 31, 2021 6:30 pm

This might help you in the future, it fits on the inside of the fuel flap and when you open the flap it lets you know you have a diesel vehicle.



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Re: HELP, I put petrol in.....

Post by Ian » Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:31 pm

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