Clutch.

i remember that episode, i dont remember exactly what all they put through that engine but i remember it took a beating

ShocK

It definitely wont run, I'm guessing it would have the same effect as water in the tank since it only burns under extreme pressures (much higher compression values)

I found this:
Diesel fuel is typically burned in compression-ignition internal combustion engines, which draw in air and subject it to high compression (much higher than in a gasoline engine), causing it become very hot. At peak temperature and pressure, diesel fuel is injected into the cylinder and self-ignites (autoignition). gasoline is designed to be resistant to self-ignition, gasoline in a diesel engine either won't ignite or will ignite at the wrong time. Depending on the proportion of diesel fuel relative to gas in the tank, a gasoline engine will either run poorly or stop altogether.

MikeyCB

If it won't combust, could it not have the same effect as water and cause hydrolock after the injectors fire a few times and build up the amount of liquid in the chamber?

ShocK

It would take a very large amount to do that IMO.

jzz30

i dont think he understands what hydrolock is.

aug

Most gas tanks have drain plugs

Didn't find the location in the service manual, but there should be one..

Another option could be to disconnect your fuel line over bucket and turn the car on..

Good luck, and I'm sorry that happened to you

crazyasnboy

Who would go through all the trouble just to do this?

duboseq

[QUOTE=ShocK,Jan 11 2008, 10:28 PM] It definitely wont run, I'm guessing it would have the same effect as water in the tank since it only burns under extreme pressures (much higher compression values)

I found this:
Diesel fuel is typically burned in compression-ignition internal combustion engines, which draw in air and subject it to high compression (much higher than in a gasoline engine), causing it become very hot. At peak temperature and pressure, diesel fuel is injected into the cylinder and self-ignites (autoignition).

INTJ

There are winter and summer grades with different chemistries. It is basically less-refined gas, so if you could get it to start (depending on the mix), my guess is that the pulgs and filter should be changed and the head deposits flushed.