DieselCross????

[Joe_Black]

This is a pretty common problem here in Florida, but it's mostly the Northern blue-hairs not paying attention at the pump. VehiGAZ is on the right track with checking the exhaust, but there's more. I have a few local friends that are mechanics and they get this repair several times a year. Basically, they replace all fuel filters, check valves and spark plugs, inspect the vent lines, replace the catalytic converter and inspect the exhaust system. They also flush the tank and fuel lines as well. With a fresh tank of gas the engine usually clears right up.

Now, since this is clearly not your fault and there's ample evidence of where the error occurred... I'd go for whole new engine replacement using the 3.5 DI. Just to be sure. :winkg:

[jimbo]

This is a pretty common problem here in Florida, but it's mostly the Northern blue-hairs not paying attention at the pump.

Joe - Are ya sure it's never caused by drinking the "refreshments" you Floridians can buy at the Circle K while pumping your gas? :laughg:

I was afraid Buff was going to need a new engine. From what Joe described it sounds like a common problem that is very fixable, hopefully this VXer will be up and running again in no time.

[Raque Thomas]

Fortunately, it's not nearly as bad as putting gasoline in a diesel vehicle! Gas ignites at a lower temperature and does not provide the lubrication that a diesel engine needs, it can cause melt-down in a diesel engine. The diesel in a gas engine problem is more of fouling and making sure it is out of ALL systems so that the engine will run properly. Certainly, still no fun! When I was a kid, our boat ran out of gas, and a passing barge gave us gas which had apparently been put into a can that still had some diesel in it. The boat never did run right after that incident!

[mbeach]

Fortunately, it's not nearly as bad as putting gasoline in a diesel vehicle!

I had a gunner do that in a HMMWV once. It ran like a champ for exactly 4 minutes.

I don't think that you'll be in bad shape either, I wouldn't sign anything after the repairs are done however -just in case a problem crops up a month from now.
But just to be safe,
I second the new engine approach -maybe you need to find a 'friendlier' dealership.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Have them buy an extended warranty for your engine in addition to any work needed.

[WyrreJ]

I realize this case was wrong fuel in the tank in the ground, but about it being a common enough problem, I always thought that the pumps and the recepticle on the car were mated such that you could only put a deisel nozzle in a deisel tank and the same for unleaded - pretty much preventing anyone from accidently mixing them up... Is that not true?

[thebear54]

Man I feel for you...hope everthing works out OK.
The driver who delivered the Diesel to the wrong tank must have been sleeping that morning. I was under the impression that each ground tank was color coded and had it's own sized filler nozzle. But then again ...what do I know .
As long as their insurance company is paying the bill for the entire screwup make sure they do it right.If an Isuzu dealership is doing it for you check back often and demand the best...don't accept excuses or substitutes.
John

[Joe_Black]

I realize this case was wrong fuel in the tank in the ground, but about it being a common enough problem, I always thought that the pumps and the recepticle on the car were mated such that you could only put a deisel nozzle in a deisel tank and the same for unleaded - pretty much preventing anyone from accidently mixing them up... Is that not true?

The diesel nozzle at the truck pumps is much larger to allow for a higher flow rate, but at the automotive pumps it's the same size and usually has a green cover. Back when regular leaded gas was still available the cars that required unleaded had a smaller fill opening so you couldn't accidentally put in leaded.