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[bootie]

I had my renewal notice through while I was in Scotland, £198 and some pennies.
I went onto the comparison websites and the best I got for exactly the same level of insurance was £148 and pennies so I phoned my present company giving them the chance to match or better, they couldn't so no loyalty from me, funny thing is both companies are brokers for BISL Ltd!

The other thing is, when I went into the garage that is changing the #4 injector they informed me the fuel filter was full of petrol!!!! They had kept it after changing it and showed me.....it was! So at some point somebody had obviously filled it with petrol, well probably not filled but some had gone in at some point.
Now I know it wasn't me, I have made that mistake in the past and am always really careful about this. SWMBO also is very careful as it was her Zafira I filled (from almost empty)!
How the hell did this engine keep running???
Matt, my garage man did explain that this could have been the problem with the leak off pipes as they don't like petrol and tend to go a bit soft once contaminated and also could have contributed to the injector failure and the problem with cutting out and slightly difficult to start in January.
What to other OOF'ers think about this? Are they pulling my plonker or what?

[Omegatoy]

Good news on insurance!!
and yes that would explain a lot of the symptoms of you motor mate!! thing is did the garage drain the fuel tank to be sure? cos it will sure as eggs is eggs come back up, this will also knacker the fuel pump in tank!! get it out!!

[bored bigyin54]

I had my renewal notice through while I was in Scotland, £198 and some pennies.
I went onto the comparison websites and the best I got for exactly the same level of insurance was £148 and pennies so I phoned my present company giving them the chance to match or better, they couldn't so no loyalty from me, funny thing is both companies are brokers for BISL Ltd!

The other thing is, when I went into the garage that is changing the #4 injector they informed me the fuel filter was full of petrol!!!! They had kept it after changing it and showed me.....it was! So at some point somebody had obviously filled it with petrol, well probably not filled but some had gone in at some point.
Now I know it wasn't me, I have made that mistake in the past and am always really careful about this. SWMBO also is very careful as it was her Zafira I filled (from almost empty)!
How the hell did this engine keep running???
Matt, my garage man did explain that this could have been the problem with the leak off pipes as they don't like petrol and tend to go a bit soft once contaminated and also could have contributed to the injector failure and the problem with cutting out and slightly difficult to start in January.
What to other OOF'ers think about this? Are they pulling my plonker or what?

i wish mine was that low 

[bootie]

Good news on insurance!!
and yes that would explain a lot of the symptoms of you motor mate!! thing is did the garage drain the fuel tank to be sure? cos it will sure as eggs is eggs come back up, this will also knacker the fuel pump in tank!! get it out!!

To tell you the truth Graham I don't know. They were doing an MOT when they discovered this and couldn't complete because the emissions would have been all fouled up.
The car is now back at my young lad's place with the pass certificate and the emissions print out so obviously it has passed.
I have read reports about the petrol causing problems with the fuel lines as they are (supposed to be) fuel specific. This is something I will have to check out when I get back to the UK. They did do the filter/diesel magic procedure and by all accounts it appears to be running OK, but, again this is something I will check out myself next month. As the car doesn't get used that much from month to month, the fuel remains sitting in the lines, is that going to degrade the inside of the pipes and cause further problems?

[SteveAvfc.]

I had my renewal notice through while I was in Scotland, £198 and some pennies.
I went onto the comparison websites and the best I got for exactly the same level of insurance was £148 and pennies so I phoned my present company giving them the chance to match or better, they couldn't so no loyalty from me, funny thing is both companies are brokers for BISL Ltd!

The other thing is, when I went into the garage that is changing the #4 injector they informed me the fuel filter was full of petrol!!!! They had kept it after changing it and showed me.....it was! So at some point somebody had obviously filled it with petrol, well probably not filled but some had gone in at some point.
Now I know it wasn't me, I have made that mistake in the past and am always really careful about this. SWMBO also is very careful as it was her Zafira I filled (from almost empty)!
How the hell did this engine keep running???
Matt, my garage man did explain that this could have been the problem with the leak off pipes as they don't like petrol and tend to go a bit soft once contaminated and also could have contributed to the injector failure and the problem with cutting out and slightly difficult to start in January.
What to other OOF'ers think about this? Are they pulling my plonker or what?

i wish mine was that low 

I wish mine was, today i received a letter from Saga ( yes i am really that age ) quoting me £288 whow me thinks but thinking is dangereous and low and behold once i contacted them guess what £624 fully comp no convictions 11 yrs ncb no accidents wtf is that all about. 

[RobG]

Try "Sheila`s Wheels" online Steve

[SteveAvfc.]

Try "Sheila`s Wheels" online Steve

Ha rather Ha Rob 

[Omegatoy]

Good news on insurance!!
and yes that would explain a lot of the symptoms of you motor mate!! thing is did the garage drain the fuel tank to be sure? cos it will sure as eggs is eggs come back up, this will also knacker the fuel pump in tank!! get it out!!

To tell you the truth Graham I don't know. They were doing an MOT when they discovered this and couldn't complete because the emissions would have been all fouled up.
The car is now back at my young lad's place with the pass certificate and the emissions print out so obviously it has passed.
I have read reports about the petrol causing problems with the fuel lines as they are (supposed to be) fuel specific. This is something I will have to check out when I get back to the UK. They did do the filter/diesel magic procedure and by all accounts it appears to be running OK, but, again this is something I will check out myself next month. As the car doesn't get used that much from month to month, the fuel remains sitting in the lines, is that going to degrade the inside of the pipes and cause further problems?

well, as diesel does not degrade anything like as quickly as petrol(can be years old and still work ok) assuming the lines are not damaged at mo and of course most of them are plastic bar a few rubber bits along the system, would guess it could only be the rubber parts that would be damaged but its highly unlikely to be honest,
I would say barring a diesel drainback problem it should be ok to sit for a couple of months no problem,
as ever though i dont know the car, or the standard of workmanship, so i could be wrong!! lol
should be ok though mate

[RobG]

Try "Sheila`s Wheels" online Steve

Ha rather Ha Rob 

Got mine there, protected NCB, courtesy car, legal cover, blah, blah, less than £370

[SteveAvfc.]

Try "Sheila`s Wheels" online Steve

Ha rather Ha Rob 

Got mine there, protected NCB, courtesy car, legal cover, blah, blah, less than £370

Thats good Rob -- thought you were pulling my pisser for a mo 

[RobG]

Try "Sheila`s Wheels" online Steve

Ha rather Ha Rob 

Got mine there, protected NCB, courtesy car, legal cover, blah, blah, less than £370

Thats good Rob -- thought you were pulling my pisser for a mo 

Nope ..................also give you free handbag cover as well

[SteveAvfc.]

Try "Sheila`s Wheels" online Steve

Ha rather Ha Rob 

Got mine there, protected NCB, courtesy car, legal cover, blah, blah, less than £370

Thats good Rob -- thought you were pulling my pisser for a mo 

Nope ..................also give you free handbag cover as well

Hope they stuff it full of pound coins then just gone online to the old slags HOW MUCH £950.53   

[freecall666]

its a post code lottery with insurance..... have 16year ncb and that dose not make a difference any more.