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Subject:Re: Gasoline in sump???
From:Neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:25:11 -0700

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

VE7TBN

1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt

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

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

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