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2004 W211 E55 AMG >>gone but not forgotten > W123 280E > W124 E280 > W126 380SE
This ain’t right…
The beast has been been siting for a while, and as a result the petrol pumps needed replacing. Upon inspection we discover a thin puddle of oil on the bottom of the petrol tank. Anyone have any ideas? In my view it appears to be sabotage.
The car was running progressively worse prior to being taken off the road - could this have been the issue?
2004 W211 E55 AMG >>gone but not forgotten > W123 280E > W124 E280 > W126 380SE
Originally Posted by chassis
Do you have reason to believe that sabotage is a possible reason for oil in the fuel tank?
The last mechanic that worked on the car prior to it going off the road is potentially a culprit. I met him through a friend who (as it transpired) had mental health issues and thought we were all conspiring against him. At any rate, the mechanic ended up charging an excessive amount and holding the car for ransom. When I paid him (extortionist rates) the car was returned with a broken door moulding and the oil cap missing; it’s reasonable to consider he could have caused other damage also. 😖
The last mechanic that worked on the car prior to it going off the road is potentially a culprit. I met him through a friend who (as it transpired) had mental health issues and thought we were all conspiring against him. At any rate, the mechanic ended up charging an excessive amount and holding the car for ransom. When I paid him (extortionist rates) the car was returned with a broken door moulding and the oil cap missing; it’s reasonable to consider he could have caused other damage also. 😖
Sorry to hear. If oil is the "only" damage, is it possible to wipe up as much oil as possible, put everything back together, and fill the tank full with petrol? The idea is to dilute the remaining oil residue. The engine might run like crap for a while. The catalysts might take some abuse also.
2004 W211 E55 AMG >>gone but not forgotten > W123 280E > W124 E280 > W126 380SE
Originally Posted by chassis
Sorry to hear. If oil is the "only" damage, is it possible to wipe up as much oil as possible, put everything back together, and fill the tank full with petrol? The idea is to dilute the remaining oil residue. The engine might run like crap for a while. The catalysts might take some abuse also.
Thanks for your input. From what I can see, pretty much all the oil can be cleaned from the tank interior. I intend to fill her with fuel then let her just sit and idle for a while. I expect.that she’ll run rough initially but fingers crossed, the ecu should gradually adjust itself after being thrown out trying to cope with the irregular fuel prior to going off the road.
hopefully cats are ok. Only the primaries are in place and they are almost new. No resonator either as they have been replaced by an x-pipe.
Sorry to hear. If oil is the "only" damage, is it possible to wipe up as much oil as possible, put everything back together, and fill the tank full with petrol? The idea is to dilute the remaining oil residue. The engine might run like crap for a while. The catalysts might take some abuse also.
Oil and fuel won’t mix. There will be no diluting. The oil will just float on top the fuel.
Haha exactly, back in the day I had a 2-stroke engine scooter (Kymco DJ Y50) and you had to add oil to the fuel for lubrication.
2-stroke engines use a total-loss lubrication system that combines oil and fuel to provide both energy and engine lubrication. The oil and fuel are combined in the cylinder’s intake tract and lubricate critical components such as the crankshaft, connecting rods and cylinder walls.
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