ATF in fuel

[plumb bob]

As you may or may not be aware, my fuel pump leaks, and I have now found a s/h replcement, but while I am waiting for it to be removed from it's current home, I have been in formed that if I put 1 litre ATF/tank full of diesel this will make the o rings swell back to their original size and therefore stop the leak, albeit only on a temporary basis.

Any thoughts on this?

Good/bad/worth a try/OMG don't do it?

Robert

[MattF]

It's akin to using Redex or suchlike. Apparently a bit better. Some of us do it to give the fuel system a flush through every now and then.

[plumb bob]

Ok, cool, so it won't have any detrimental effect then?

I'll give it a try as a stop gap.

Is 1 litre ok or can I put more in?

Cheers Matt.

Robert.

[MattF]

Nope. The advice came from one of the Volvo forums originally. Some of them fill the fuel filter with neat ATF when they change the filter. Quite good for the injectors, apparently. I've done it a couple of times, (about a pint in a tenners worth of diesel last time), and nowt's gone bang yet.

[plumb bob]

Cheers

[da SLUG man]

Nope. The advice came from one of the Volvo forums originally. Some of them fill the fuel filter with neat ATF when they change the filter. Quite good for the injectors, apparently. I've done it a couple of times, (about a pint in a tenners worth of diesel last time), and nowt's gone bang yet.

does it actually do anything?
has anyone had a look at injectors / valves after running it?

[BUSHWHACKER]

does it actually do anything?
has anyone had a look at injectors / valves after running it?

I wouldn't try it, ATF contains anti-friction and other additives that may do more harm than good to already old/worn injectors. May help lubricate the fuel pump though.

[Dean K]

How much redex would you suggest I put in my truck?? Just to give it a flush through!!

Dean

[MattF]

How much redex would you suggest I put in my truck?? Just to give it a flush through!!

Dean

Dump all the bottle in. Or half, if you're feeling cautious.

[stormforce]

How much redex would you suggest I put in my truck?? Just to give it a flush through!!

Dean

i just fill the fuel filter right up at each service

[Dean K]

Dump it stright into the tank or through the fuel filter??

Very new at this!!

Dean

[Apache]

No, fill the fuel filter up with it before you screw the new filter on - and get ready for some smoke!

[MattF]

Dump it stright into the tank or through the fuel filter??

Either. If you happen to be changing the fuel filter, fill that up. If not, dump the contents of the bottle in the tank.

[Diezel Weazel]

Changed my Filter recently, filled it with ATF & mine didn't smoke !!!!
But then again I made up for it .......Puff Puff Puff

There's always a Payback .... Ya just can't see it Comin !!!!

[plumb bob]

When I can afford some fuel I'm gonna do it!