Water in diesel- GU Patrol
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 09, 2003 at 20:16
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Spy
A bad experience. Last week we filled up the 3.0l patrol at the local suburban BP. Two days later the warning light came on. When I inspected the fuel through the feul filter as described in the manual I discovered
water in the diesel. Thinking that perhaps this was caused by condensation I bled the filter and hoped for the best. When I checked it a day later
water was still evidient (although the warning light did not come on). We had had enough by this time and went back to the service station. To their credit they have been great. Apparently some damage occurred to their diesel
tank cover and
water entered from the nearby car wash. They are removing my tanks, emptying them, cleaning them, replacing the filter and fuel at their expense.
This could have been a very expensive exercise however the warning light and the willingness of BP to accept immediate responsibility give me some faith. After all, nobody is perfect and sh** does happen. At least a company was willing to put its hand up and make good.
Two and a half weeks before we head to Ayres Rock. We pick up our new
Kimberley Kamper on Friday! Can't wait!
Reply By: Allfour4x4 - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2003 at 21:18
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2003 at 21:18
Spy,
You sound like you where lucky, our neighbour, also Patrol 3.0, had similar problem!
But had to pay for repairs himself, apparently cost $500.
Glenn B.
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Reply By: Member - Andrew(WA) - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2003 at 23:04
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2003 at 23:04
It could have happened to any diesel, obviously.
Good on BP for their honesty. I'd say they had more than the one complaint to be so willingly compliant, but it's good to see that someone (a consumer) has had a 'win' anyway.
Have a good trip.
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Reply By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2003 at 23:33
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2003 at 23:33
Hi Spy,
Not related to your bad experience, but we will be at
Curtin Springs from October 3rd to October 6th if you want to meet up for a beer.
CheersJust Do It!
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Follow Up By: diamond(bendigo) - Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 13:27
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 13:27
gday glenn.
i hope your not going to drive after that beer.even if its only one.
lol hope you have a great holliday mate and tell us all about it when you get backšqUC3<BuIL
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Follow Up By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 13:48
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 13:48
Of course not Diamond, the Publican may hunt me down with his anti drinking posse!
My web site is still being developed, but I will send you the link when we return. I will be keeping a diary on the trip so it should explain all!
CheersJust Do It!
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Reply By: David N. - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2003 at 23:35
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2003 at 23:35
Out bush
water in the diesel is surprisingly common.
It's a good idea to fit an extra
water trap filter B4 the factory filter. I did many years ago and have caught a lot of
water over the years.
Have a good trip.- I'm jealous.
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Reply By: Member -BJ (Sydney) - Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 18:31
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 18:31
Good to hear they came to the party. As to your KK we took our's on its maiden trip in July & it beats a tent by
miles, 2 best things we got extra are a 49ltr evacool ice box to keep the drinks cold & save opening the fridge all the time ( it fits perfectly in box on draw bar & the day annex as it stays attached to camper when folded away. Enjoy your trip we can't wait for our next trip.Regards Bob
Where to next
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Reply By: Member - Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 20:43
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 20:43
Hi Spy, sorry to hear of your misfortune, heaven knows it might be the 3.0l engine's fault - you never know on here
Good to hear the station did it right by you! Good news storySo many
places to go!
So much work to do :0(
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew(WA) - Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 21:40
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 21:40
Bonz
Definatley the engines fault...LOL
I think the 3.0TD get all the sh$# fuel because they beat all the 4.2's to the bouser's !!!
Oh my got, what have I started!.
(Vic in 4weeks)
cheers
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Reply By: Stuart - Friday, Sep 12, 2003 at 23:38
Friday, Sep 12, 2003 at 23:38
Hi Spy, Glad you had a win. Just wanted to say have a great trip, we did, if you are looking for a caravan
park in Alice, we found the "G-Day Mate Tourist Park" (caravan
park ) to be excellent. Hope you climb
the rock it's
well worth it.
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