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Natlas



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Embarassing how do you drain PETROL out of Puma DIESEL tank?
Self-explanatory title, it seems I was pre-occupied thinking about something and filled my tank with unleaded instead of diesel. Anyone know how to drain it out? Help plase!

Amazingly the Defender still runs but it's not at all happy about being fed petrol! Embarassed Embarassed Embarassed 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
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Post #317862 21st Mar 2014 6:12pm
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big steve



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ou take the spout of the tank and suck it out !

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Post #317864 21st Mar 2014 6:14pm
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TD5 SMUT



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Hi
can you take the fuel pipe off under the bonnet by the inlet somewhere and run it all into a tub (extended hose etc) and leave the ignition on??
Post #317865 21st Mar 2014 6:15pm
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Natlas



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Tried siphoning but don't seem to be able to keep the hose in the fuel, going to try another hose. 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
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Post #317869 21st Mar 2014 6:20pm
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custom90



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Disconnect the fuel line inlet side nearest the fuel filter, that way you won't be running it through the filter either as it will come direct from tank. Might pay to park on a slight angle too to help the gravity flow.

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Post #317873 21st Mar 2014 6:26pm
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landybehr



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if you noticed that mistake while still being at the fuelling station you could ask them for help.
Possibly they are prepared and have pumps at hand.
Good thing then is you haven´t started the fuel pump by that time and pure Diesel is still in the fuel filter and the lines. When all is pumped out and Diesel filled in again - no chance for damage.
Post #317879 21st Mar 2014 6:36pm
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redhandluke



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Lidls were doing a special offer on transfer pumps last week. Don't know if it's still on.
Post #317880 21st Mar 2014 6:39pm
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Natlas



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No such luck landybehr, it has been driven for a couple of miles!

Also have found the fuel filter by the back wheel but no obvious way of disconnecting the pipes. 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
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Post #317881 21st Mar 2014 6:40pm
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Natlas



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Luke - A lidl transfer pump, what's that intended for originally? 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
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Post #317883 21st Mar 2014 6:41pm
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redhandluke



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Oil transfer pump intended to pump fuel. At Lidl supermarkets. Hope this helps.
Post #317885 21st Mar 2014 6:46pm
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Natlas



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It looks to me like there is a low pressure connection to the fuel filter that can be released by pushing in the small blue bit of plastic, can anyone confirm that?

Now off to look in my Dgardel manual for clues to above.
Confused 2.2 90 XS
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Natlas



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OK Luke thanks, I may well go and look, pity its 10 miles away! 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
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Post #317887 21st Mar 2014 6:48pm
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Natlas



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Anyone know if I can just undo the water drain from the fuel filter and collect all the petrol that way? 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
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Post #317893 21st Mar 2014 7:16pm
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K9F



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Older Defenders used to have a drain plug in the tank. Pumas apparently do not. Below is a direct cut and paste from the workshop manual....

Fuel System - General Information - Fuel Tank Draining
General Procedures
1. Remove battery cover.
2. Disconnect both leads from battery, earth lead first.
WARNING: Fuel vapour is highly flammable and in contained spaces is also explosive and toxic. Always have a fire
extinguisher containing FOAM, CO2, GAS OR POWDER close at hand when handling or draining fuel.
3. Using a fuel recovery appliance, drain the fuel from the tank
into a sealed container. Follow the manufacturers instructions
for the connection and safe use of the appliance.
4. Remove filler cap and insert hose into filler neck.
5. Connect bowser earth line. Drain fuel.
6. Connect battery leads.
7. Fit battery cover. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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ken



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Well just to scare you all to maintain the vehicle warranty on a Mini one after a misfuel the main dealer price is 6800 inc Rolling with laughter so if your in a three year old one it's near a CAT D Shocked
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