Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 98 1.7 Petrol in Diesel Engine

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Sat 7 Nov 2009 21:38
98 1.7 Petrol in Diesel Engine - moffat
Hey,

I have a vauxhall astra 1.7TD LS - 1998 reg. The fuel level was just above the red as in just before the light comes on. I then went to the local fuel station and topped up with ?20 of what I thought of was but it cut out about 10 mins down the road after. It smells like petrol in the fuel tank.. What should i do. People have suggested topping it up diesel to the top and then try start it. Any sugggestions?

P.S. I tried to siphon it out but that hasn't worked

Cheers
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Sat 7 Nov 2009 21:59
98 1.7 Petrol in Diesel Engine - piston power
Drain tank and fuel lines ideally to prevent damage to fuel pump petrol has no lube and damages the seals.

I have heard folk say brim tank with diesel and run it on older cars so you might get away with it, drain it is the way id go.
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Sat 7 Nov 2009 22:38
98 1.7 Petrol in Diesel Engine - Peter.N.
If its got mechanical fuel injection you should get away with just filling it up with diesel.
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Sat 7 Nov 2009 23:13
98 1.7 Petrol in Diesel Engine - gordonbennet
I'd syphon it too before refilling with correct fuel, blowing the fuel lines out and changing the filter for good measure, and chuck in a treble dose of Millers otherwise known as snake oil to the unbeliever.

You won't syphon through the neck on a Vx, if you lift the back seat, prise out the plastic cover underneath you'll find the sender unit nestling atop the tank.
If you look carefully you'll find it should have a locking ring fitted by pressing and turning clockwise to lock the unit in place, if you put a strong screwdriver (should be a chisel/drift but i'm only a truckie) against one of the slots in the ring and give it a clout anti clock it will release.

You'll find it's difficult to get the O ring seated when you reassemble but wipe a bit of spit or similar on the ring before trying and it'll be OK.
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