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Dieselhead



Member Since: 21 Oct 2012
Location: Pulborough. West Sussex
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Oh dear John,

I have a Liquid pump which will suck it out Thumbs Up

Your not far from me, we are putting a clutch in a puma tomorrow so could help after that if required Cool

How mutch petrol did you put in on top of the diesel?? Chris

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JSG



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Drop the tank, new filters etc. however as it's been run Land Rover would recommend engine work as well. I did the same last year, noticed before I started it and got it recovered.

Cost me a couple of hundred quid but the warranty was maintained. Dealer has a set process to follow. John

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Post #317944 21st Mar 2014 8:27pm
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Natlas



Member Since: 20 Mar 2013
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Hi Dieselhead, thanks for the offer, I'll send you a PM with my phone number. Maybe we could do something if I haven't got it sorted by the tijme you are free.
Cheers,
John 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
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Post #317985 21st Mar 2014 10:53pm
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Joe the Plumber



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I believe if you're in the AA or RAC, they'll sort it out for you. You might have to pay them extra though.

I Hope you get sorted okay, it's so easily done.
Post #318024 22nd Mar 2014 7:03am
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Surrey Rover



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I did it a few years back, drove a good few miles before it started smoking. I was in the middle of nowhere in France, phoned LRZ assist, got towed to a local dealer (very lucky there was one nearby) and they had me up and running in a few hours. There was no damage done even though I given the engine a good drink of petrol, business as usual once it had been drained.

The dealer replaced the filter and gave me a €150 ish euro bill, result. Needless to say I'm very careful at the pumps now Smile Nick

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borderterrier



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Undo the jubilee clip on the fuel filler hose where it joins the tank. Parking with near side (left) of vehicle raised will help. Drain petrol into suitable container. Change fuel filter. Fill with diesel. Carry on as normal.
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Natlas



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Eventually managed to siphon the fuel out and used fuel pump to empty rest of system by detaching the return to the tank at the fuel filter. Have also removed and emptied the fuel filter and bought a new one. Will probably flush the system a little before fitting the new filter.
I will report progress later, planning to restart after some lunch.
cheers folks.
John. 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
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Minerva
Post #318098 22nd Mar 2014 12:19pm
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Natlas



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Pleased to say all seems to be fine now. Having filled and replaced the fuel filter, put some fresh diesel in the tank, flushed again by disconnecting the return pipe on the fuel filter housing, and then running the engine for a while into town to top up with diesel with the old fuel filter before fitting the new fuel filter.
Better than paying AA/RAC £200 for only draining the tank, no other system flushing, filter drain etc.
Phew!
Thanks to all for the advice and offers of help.
Thumbs Up 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
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Minerva
Post #318120 22nd Mar 2014 1:46pm
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Dieselhead



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Ahh all sorted then John Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Sorry I did not ring earlier, been laying under a Puma most of the day Laughing Chris

2008 XS 110 2.4 Utility. Tonga Green
1953 Series 1 for restoration
1983 Mini Mayfair
2004 VW T5 Camper
2008 Diahatsu Sirion. Thats hers
Classic Bolens Garden Tractors
Post #318185 22nd Mar 2014 7:37pm
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sparkylee



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Great news john Thumbs Up It's good to be back from the dark side


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custom90



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Glad it's sorted. Thumbs Up â­ï¸â­ï¸God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 â­ï¸â­ï¸
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bpman



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good outcome Thumbs Up
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