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HELP, I put petrol in.....

Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 2:15 pm
by erebosdrake
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?

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

Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 2:32 pm
by erebosdrake
And also... can I siphon the fuel or will there be an anti siphon device?
Any advice is much appreciated thanks guys.

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

Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 2:34 pm
by Bob
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.

Where are you?

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

Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 2:43 pm
by erebosdrake
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

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

Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 2:51 pm
by Bob
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:

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

Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 5:33 pm
by erebosdrake
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.

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

Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 5:37 pm
by Bob
Really glad you're sorted. =D>

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

Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 6:30 pm
by teenmal
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.



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272279272980 ... xy7q1RXtOR

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

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:31 pm
by Ian