Diesel Xantia filled with petrol
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Diesel Xantia filled with petrol
I did a thread last week about this and got only one comment saying to syphon it off - unfortunately this cant be done on the Xantia 1.9l D because it has an anti theft device in the petrol tank
druist -- Just seen your post and I believe you only ran a short distance after misfueling, so I hope ?? no major engine damage.
Not to familiar with Xantia fuel tank set-up but can offer some general pointers that may help.
Disconnect supply hose to fuel filter and blow back -- at low pressure, fuel into main tank.
If you can gain access to the fuel tank via sender unit, remove, pump/siphon all fuel. Jacking front and/or rear as high as possible to tilt tank to gain access to remainder.
Soak old fuel filter and fill housing with 10% engine oil added, to provide additional lubrication to fuel pump on stat-up.
Brim fuel tank if possible to dilute any remaining petrol. Bleed system, start and allow to tick over only, for about 5 mins. If ok --I hope ?? Fit new fuel filter.
R
Not to familiar with Xantia fuel tank set-up but can offer some general pointers that may help.
Disconnect supply hose to fuel filter and blow back -- at low pressure, fuel into main tank.
If you can gain access to the fuel tank via sender unit, remove, pump/siphon all fuel. Jacking front and/or rear as high as possible to tilt tank to gain access to remainder.
Soak old fuel filter and fill housing with 10% engine oil added, to provide additional lubrication to fuel pump on stat-up.
Brim fuel tank if possible to dilute any remaining petrol. Bleed system, start and allow to tick over only, for about 5 mins. If ok --I hope ?? Fit new fuel filter.
R
must admit to doing this one myself, only once though - just plain forgot which car I was in, It was only one I got back in to drive of I twigged.
I hadn't started mine but the advice to blow back fuel and odd oil to fuel filter sounds good.
Disconnect the fuel flow/return hoses and insert into 5L tank of diesel and secure under bonnet. now you can start the car and get home.
put the car on stands/ramp/pit and look for the drain point on tank - It's just a clip that needs undoing.
try and find a use for 65L of petrol/desel mix.....
mipzter
I hadn't started mine but the advice to blow back fuel and odd oil to fuel filter sounds good.
Disconnect the fuel flow/return hoses and insert into 5L tank of diesel and secure under bonnet. now you can start the car and get home.
put the car on stands/ramp/pit and look for the drain point on tank - It's just a clip that needs undoing.
try and find a use for 65L of petrol/desel mix.....
mipzter
One important tip omitted, from a safety angle.
When draining fuel -- mainly petrol, from any vehicle, always place the delivery tube at the base of any container and avoid free falling products. This reduces any static build-up.
Ideally, metal containers should be bonded - a jump lead works well, and connected to the vehicle before any transfer commences.
Advertise the 65ltrs as a 2-stroke mixture, would run most agricultural/gardening engines with a 30-50:1 mix
R
When draining fuel -- mainly petrol, from any vehicle, always place the delivery tube at the base of any container and avoid free falling products. This reduces any static build-up.
Ideally, metal containers should be bonded - a jump lead works well, and connected to the vehicle before any transfer commences.
Advertise the 65ltrs as a 2-stroke mixture, would run most agricultural/gardening engines with a 30-50:1 mix
R
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Xantias don't have an anti-sypthon device, if they do its not very good..........
The problem you have is that the filler pipe has a tight turn in it.
The best technique is to blow down the syphon pipe, whilst turning/pushing it in until you can 'feel' full air bubbles being formed. Then hold the pipe in that position and suck etc. Jacking up the car on the N/S does help to remove more of the fuel.
You should with practice be able to remove all apart from about the last 10-15 litres.
The problem you have is that the filler pipe has a tight turn in it.
The best technique is to blow down the syphon pipe, whilst turning/pushing it in until you can 'feel' full air bubbles being formed. Then hold the pipe in that position and suck etc. Jacking up the car on the N/S does help to remove more of the fuel.
You should with practice be able to remove all apart from about the last 10-15 litres.