Quote (jimmyhoud @ 26 Mar 2016 23:03)
You're gonna want new plugs on top of the following. Yours are now caked in shit.
Rather than powering the pump just disconnect the line running into the tank and drain it with gravity.
Then add 1 gal of gas to the tank and do what blue and white said in step 1-2. That way the gas will help flush out the diesel in the lines.
You're also going to need a new fuel filter.
P.S. How bad did the car smoke? I can't believe you made it 20 miles...
I dunno how bad it smoked... can't see the exhaust pipe from the drivers seat.
Quote (Dragon_MMA @ 26 Mar 2016 23:22)
Right, lol.
20 miles is pretty good mileage on diesel in a gasser, lmao.
How was it running before it took a shit ?
At least you didn't put gas in a diesel that's way worse xD
Check your injectors, replace your plugs, get new fuel filter.
Siphon as much as you can out. Can shove hose down into tank and use hand pump as well.
I wouldn't hook pump to continuous source while pumping it out. Wouldn't use the fuel pump at all. (Until I needed to to remove diesel from the lines. There's a small strainer on the fuel pump and there's no need to clog it up with whatever is in the dark depths of your tank :) (Unlikely to happen but I've seen it)
Also, taking the tank off would be best route. You can have it cleaned if you're anal about shit like me.
One last tip- don't try starting the car I think this is obvious but you never know. Diesel wont ignite in your cylinders and could get to hot exhaust system and start fires.
There was a recall on a fuel tank issue for these cars. If you're still under warranty / can take to dealership- I would have that checked out as well. So check if your model year has any recalls for fuel related issues.
Video of tank removal -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zL5q5WoSa0Ran like shit, I'd hit the accelerator and it would studder then eventually take off after like 3-5 seconds.
Before the diesel it ran just fine.
My check engine light came on and was constantly flashing.
There was a screeching coming from my engine.
Top speed was reduced to 75mph, then 50mph after making a u-turn.
Once I pulled over and shut the car off it wouldn't start back up.
Already took care of the fuel pump recall for my car because I started to smell gas all the time inside and outside of the car when driving and parked.