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Date:         Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:25:11 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gasoline in sump???
Comments: To: Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net>
In-Reply-To:  <E5609AB0-C574-49EB-BE27-8A4F82F57236@telus.net>
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The aluminum pan test sounds like fun!

Failed fuel pressure regulator? And/or failed open injector?

On 6/25/21, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote:

> When I checked the oil level it was high. Over the full mark. > Today I drained the sump and filter. It came out in a rush despite the > engine being cold. > There were over six litres of liquid, the colour of clean oil. > I put about 1/3 cup of it into an aluminum pie plate and brought a lit match > to the edge. It immediately caught fire. > My conclusion is that somehow, I am getting gasoline into the sump . > Any suggestions as to how, why, or how to remedy this? > Thanks

-- Neil n

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1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8

VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>


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