Diesel Questions/Problems in General (non specific makes)

146 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2009 at 5:28 PM

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#97 of 146 Re: 1990 7.3 international diesel is very hard to get started [0patience] by cayadopi Dec 16, 2007 (5:44 am)
Replying to: 0patience (Dec 15, 2007 9:56 am) Thanks !!!
#98 of 146 Ford 7.3L diesel recall by fphilli1 Jan 12, 2008 (7:55 am)
I heard a couple of weeks ago that Ford had a recal on the older 7.3 trucks. Has anyone heard what this is about or when they will send out the recall notice? I own a 2001 Excursion and have not recieved a notice yet. Thanks Replies to this message: kcram (Jan 12, 2008 11:44 am) fphilli1 (Jan 14, 2008 7:08 am) cayadopi (Apr 07, 2008 6:39 pm)
#99 of 146 Re: Ford 7.3L diesel recall [fphilli1] by kcram HOST Jan 12, 2008 (11:44 am)
Replying to: fphilli1 (Jan 12, 2008 7:55 am) This is for replacing the troublesome cam position sensor. See recent posts in the Ford F-Series Powerstroke Diesel Problems discussion. kcram - Pickups Host Replies to this message: fphilli1 (Jan 14, 2008 7:08 am)
#100 of 146 Re: Ford 7.3L diesel recall [kcram] by fphilli1 Jan 14, 2008 (7:08 am)
Replying to: kcram (Jan 12, 2008 11:44 am) Thanks. I had mine replaced at 110K. I heard this was a big problem and many folks carry an extra one just in case.
#101 of 146 2006 jetta tdi by bansheecook Jan 14, 2008 (5:02 pm)
ok, my son accidentally put abt 4 gals of unleaded gas in my deisel..waaahhh!!! I had abt a half tank of diesel already in it, but not knowing this I drove it abt 5 miles when it stalled and, of course wouldnt restart. I had it towed to my mechanic hoping he can cyphon the mix out of it and run new diesel in it and replace the fuel filter. Do these models have a sensor where they detect gas and automatically shut down? Im sick abt it. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 14, 2008 5:23 pm) bansheecook (Jan 15, 2008 4:06 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 15, 2008 11:23 am) and 2 more...
#102 of 146 Re: 2006 jetta tdi [bansheecook] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 14, 2008 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: bansheecook (Jan 14, 2008 5:02 pm) Well you might have suffered some damage to injectors and fuel pump, since gasoline has none of the lubrication properties of diesel; on the other hand, the ratio of gas to diesel might have saved your butt. All you can do is flush the system, put in diesel and fire it up and see what happens. Sounds like you didn't drive far enough or hard enough to damage the engine. Let's hope not. I'm surprised he even got the nozzle to fit the diesel filler neck. Replies to this message: bansheecook (Jan 15, 2008 4:06 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 15, 2008 11:23 am) bansheecook (Jan 15, 2008 3:41 pm) and 1 more...
#103 of 146 Re: 2006 jetta tdi [Mr_Shiftright] by bansheecook Jan 15, 2008 (4:06 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 14, 2008 5:23 pm) Thank you for your response. Im hoping the ratio thing you suggested works in my favor. Anyway,he used a 5 gal can we had at home which is where the mistake came from. We have off-road for our tractor and I thought that specific can also had diesel in it. He used a funnel. But a good point is that not alot of diesel stations have a regular sized nozzle. Most have the large ones for trucks. The jetta's have a regular sized nozzle so I have found , in my travels, which stations I can go to and which I cant. Will let you know how we make out later today. Cross your fingers. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 15, 2008 11:23 am) bansheecook (Jan 15, 2008 3:41 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 15, 2008 6:07 pm)
#104 of 146 Re: 2006 jetta tdi [bansheecook] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 15, 2008 (11:23 am)
Replying to: bansheecook (Jan 15, 2008 4:06 am) Diesel gas cans should be painted green--that way you'll know. Replies to this message: bansheecook (Jan 15, 2008 3:41 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 15, 2008 6:07 pm)
#105 of 146 Re: 2006 jetta tdi [Mr_Shiftright] by bansheecook Jan 15, 2008 (3:41 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 15, 2008 11:23 am) Well, good news!!! They drained the fuel,(had access to the tank through the trunk) replaced the filter,filled it up, and bam!! All is good. He took it for a ride and he said everything is fine. Thank you for your help. It made me feel better. The diesel can we have is yellow but someone this summer decided to put regualr gas in it. I have 4 boys and between all their comings and goings, quads, trucks, etc, my head spins somedays trying to keep track. However, lesson learned and thank god not an expensive one. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 15, 2008 6:07 pm)
#106 of 146 Re: 2006 jetta tdi [bansheecook] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 15, 2008 (6:07 pm)
Replying to: bansheecook (Jan 15, 2008 3:41 pm) Yeah, good for you. I think the proportions of the mix and the short drive saved your butt THIS time