Syphon Fuel

avon · 4th August 2010, 17:54

Appreciate some advice on the easiest way of draining the fuel tank on my CDTi. I have tried a simple syphon device without any success. So I assume there is an Anti Syphon device fitted.?

HarryM1BYT · 4th August 2010, 18:40

I am not suggesting that you do this, only offering the idea for comment...

Could the connection at the filter, under the bonnet not be disconnected and its output (with ignition on) be piped into a tank? In other words let the car pump its own fuel tank out.

jcwatrichmond · 5th August 2010, 08:06

Don't forget the tank has two main compartments, like two saddle-bags over a horse, so even if you syphoned the offside one dry the other nearside one would still be full.
You can easily do it by removing the rear seat cushion and opening the covers on each side to the pump and filter, then syphoning. See the threads for the orange clip.

JCW

Greeners · 5th August 2010, 08:16

When I mis fuelled my diesel

the AA used the in tank pump to empty it. They applied 12v directly to it........and removed the pipe at the front.

The orange clip doesn't apply to diesel models.

jcwatrichmond · 6th August 2010, 08:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

The orange clip doesn't apply to diesel models.

No, but the threads about it explain how to open the top of the fuel tank.

JCW

4th August 2010, 17:54	#1
avon Regular poster none Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 92 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Syphon Fuel Appreciate some advice on the easiest way of draining the fuel tank on my CDTi. I have tried a simple syphon device without any success. So I assume there is an Anti Syphon device fitted.?

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	When I mis fuelled my diesel the AA used the in tank pump to empty it. They applied 12v directly to it........and removed the pipe at the front. The orange clip doesn't apply to diesel models. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

4th August 2010, 18:40	#2
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	I am not suggesting that you do this, only offering the idea for comment... Could the connection at the filter, under the bonnet not be disconnected and its output (with ignition on) be piped into a tank? In other words let the car pump its own fuel tank out.

5th August 2010, 08:06	#3
jcwatrichmond Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T 2003 Club SE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Solihull, Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't forget the tank has two main compartments, like two saddle-bags over a horse, so even if you syphoned the offside one dry the other nearside one would still be full. You can easily do it by removing the rear seat cushion and opening the covers on each side to the pump and filter, then syphoning. See the threads for the orange clip. JCW