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1997 Isuzu KB280 Repair Question


Topics covered: Diesel, Engine, Fuel rail.
Mileage: 360,000 miles.

Asked on January 3, 2013

Isuzu KB280 Diesel Problem

They put diesel in my petrole isuzu boouble cab 320 bakkie. we found it late after we have changed the petrol pump. After draining the tank servicing the car, it doesnt idle. Petrole isnt passing through. What must i do?

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Replied on January 4, 2013

If diesel has gotten to the fuel rail, it would take a little running time for them to be cleared and during this period, the engine might run erratically with poor idling. Have you checked the spark plugs? They could have fouled up. Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing?

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