Christmas Day mishap - W124 to the rescue, now properly fixed

[taxi paul]

I would agree to be honest. Could cock it up and cost more. But if you know what you are doing then crack on.

[NorthernMonkey]

That V70 looks mighty handsome. My S60 was the same colour and on the same wheels, so I'm not at all biased.

 

 

It’s still performing admirably...

 

[Wingz123]

For what its worth a friend of mine put £35/40 of petrol in her diesel Mazda Bongo. She called me immediately as unsure what to do. In short, I went back later on that evening (petrol station was within walking distance of her house) and brimmed it full of diesel (took £50). We debated for a while beforehand but as I say thought we’d brim it and carry on.

 

What happened? Started up, I drove it for a good hour/hour amd a half and it ran fine if not a little better than before as the petrol mix helped to clean it through. Pickup was slightly better. No coughing, spluttering of cutting out. Absolutely nothing. I think for a minute or two I could smell a funny smell but pretty sure that was just my poor sense of smell.

 

In short, nothing happened as a result and to this day it is still knocking about. The above happened 4 or so years ago

[rantingYoof]

It’s still performing admirably...

 

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Well that was an unexpected delight.

 

*waves*

 

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[Shep Shepherd]

I nearly put diesel in The Aero a couple of days ago, due to being tired and in a hurry, but thankfully the fuel nozzle wouldn't fit into the car's fuel filler. There would have been BIG trouble if it had!

[DodgeRover]

Can I put my usual offer here to dispose of crossfuel? I'll even pay for the stuff!

[Cavcraft]

It’s still performing admirably...

 

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Ha, that's the plate off my old 900 convertible!

[mrbenn]

Ha, that's the plate off my old 900 convertible!

 

I knew that plate rang a bell for some reason! Nice car, that Saab.

[lesapandre]

For what its worth a friend of mine put £35/40 of petrol in her diesel Mazda Bongo. She called me immediately as unsure what to do. In short, I went back later on that evening (petrol station was within walking distance of her house) and brimmed it full of diesel (took £50). We debated for a while beforehand but as I say thought we’d brim it and carry on.

 

What happened? Started up, I drove it for a good hour/hour amd a half and it ran fine if not a little better than before as the petrol mix helped to clean it through. Pickup was slightly better. No coughing, spluttering of cutting out. Absolutely nothing. I think for a minute or two I could smell a funny smell but pretty sure that was just my poor sense of smell.

 

In short, nothing happened as a result and to this day it is still knocking about. The above happened 4 or so years ago

The Honest John website says about 15% petrol is safe* in diesel. So if a bit left in tank seems not  a prob** if filled right up with diesel and as none in the lines. Will mean ferrying some diesel to where its parked.

 

*apparently 

*allegedly 

[DVee8]

I filled up this afternoon,I checked then checked again that it was diesel i was putting in.

[Pillock]

Ha, that's the plate off my old 900 convertible!

No it's not, it's the one off my old convertible Saab!

[DSdriver]

There is a reason why the nozzle is too big to put diesel in a petrol and not the other way around, as noted above.

[NorthernMonkey]

No it's not, it's the one off my old convertible Saab!

Actually, it’s the one off my old convertible Saab.

 

It went on retention as my F-I-L took a shine to it before everyone’s old convertible Saab went to live with our former tame(?!) legal type.

 

Now sadly deceased I’m led to believe (the Saab, that is)

[Pillock]

Yes I believe it did die a death, wasn't it a snapped belt and overheated or something? Also passed through the hands of stephen01 on here making it a 5-poop-emoji vehicle.

[Peter C]

Update:

 

We first tried syphoning the fuel out but the pump’s pipe didn’t reach far enough into the tank.

 

 

Next we found the float (under the rear seat) but the big plastic nut that seals the float was a complete fucker to remove.

 

 

With the float removed we started pumping out the fuel.

 

 

To get as much fuel out as possible we jacked up the car until it resembled an XC-70.

 

 

Of the 48 litres of unleaded that went in last night plus approx 5 litres of derv that was in the tank before, we got approx 38 litres out.

 

I then towed the Vulva with my W124 to our nearest petrol station, where BIL brimmed the tank with Esso’s finest diesel, all 56 litres of it. Then a nice W126 300SEL pulled up.

 

 

Shame it was missing a pair of wheel trims.

 

 

The Vulva started and drove home fine but we have a fuel leak. Without the right tool we can’t get the float nut tight enough and diesel slowly weeps out of the tank.

 

I have a friend who works for Volvo, I am hoping that he can help by lending me the right tool.

 

All in all what a fun way of spending four hours on Boxing Day. I well deserve the turkey leftovers from last night.

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

Yhje W126 in a dark colour, with the facelift lower cladding and the wheel trims looks half decent.

 

That looks a proper car opened by a proper person.

[Peter C]

This is the tool that we need. Anyone have it?

 

[mrbenn]

Sorry if this is stating the obvious, but have you tried tapping the ring round with a hammer and chisel/screwdriver/block of wood? Has worked for me on a few occasions.

[NorthernMonkey]

Just put some grease on the rubber seals and ensure the pump/sender has sat correctly in the top of the tank, make sure the locking ring has gone on straight then gently tap it around with a flat bladed screwdriver/chisel etc and a hammer.

[Peter C]

Sorry if this is stating the obvious, but have you tried tapping the ring round with a hammer and chisel/screwdriver/block of wood? Has worked for me on a few occasions.

Done but no good.

[Peter C]

Friend is bringing over the right tool for me tomorrow.

[Lacquer Peel]

It seems like the usual fuel tank pick up/pump locking ring, I've undone loads of them with a flat blade screwdriver and a hammer but I appreciate you don't want to break it and add to the woes.

[Zelandeth]

Stick a schoosh of two stroke oil in to help with the loss of lubrication from the unleaded left in there maybe?

 

I'd be a bit paranoid otherwise given how fragile DI fuel pumps seem to be...

[Cheggers]

There is a reason why the nozzle is too big to put diesel in a petrol and not the other way around, as noted above.

Because if they were both too big you'd never be able to fill your car with either.

[sierraman]

A bead of RTV sealant should do it if you can’t get the tool.

[Peter C]

With the correct tool acquired, we tightened up the black plastic ring and problem now solved.

 

 

£175 saved but so many man hours wasted.

[somewhatfoolish]

If you're anything like me at this time of year the time used would be otherwise filled with eating and drinking too much and associated indigestion; this would be a welcome diversion.

[Peter C]

If you're anything like me at this time of year the time used would be otherwise filled with eating and drinking too much and associated indigestion; this would be a welcome diversion.

Bro, you and me are the same.