also it was a 1/4 full when I put in the petrol about 35 litres worth.
this is a costly mistake.
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Not sure if that T220 reference is the engine? It will be either the TDCi or the TDDi unit. At least you haven't turned it on, so all the petrol should still be in the tank; that's a big plus. The TDCi is more of a problem than the TDDI and will need the tank and lines completly emptying to bone dry. The TDDI just needs a normal syphoning out and dosing any remaining dregs with a dash of engine oil.
Most competant garages can do this; but many won't as disposing of the mixed fuel is a real headache. Ask them if they own a fuel recovery unit; if so, then they'll likely take this job seriously.
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Whatever you do, avoid ford dealers, as they could be leased from Ford and they could try and claim from you.
The mixed fuel could probably be used in an old two stroke engine!
Good luck, judging by how many people are supposed to do this a year, I expect most garages have done it before.
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I rest tonight knowing last night is well behind me and the van is running okay having just driven it back from my local hero garage....
He did it all in plus curtesy car, £10 of diesel for £150 all in
last night I was quoted by a 24 rescue service for £300 - £350 plus vat...
I'm glad I did it my way and used the local Garage...
Thank you to Joe...
I wish you and your family a lovely holiday in Florida tomorrow. Thank you...
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Screwloose mentioned the problems with disposal of petrol / diesel mixtures. The vehicle hire company I work for have a 45 gallon drum for storing such mixtures. It costs £70 to have a full drum removed and replaced with an empty one.
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