Funny you should say that.... Shortly after reading this thread a couple of weeks ago, I did just that...almost. Not sure how, but I was at a very small gas station near our cabin and mistakenly grabbed the gas vs. diesel pump and put it in the tank. About 1/2 a second after I pulled the trigger I realized and immediatley stopped. I had only put in about .02 gallons...next to nothing... and just switched and filled with diesel. But again, I was thinking the same thing after reading this thread and then just a few days later I did almost the same damn thing. Still can't believe I did it.

My only excuse? I have two gassers and 1 diesel. Still just stupid.

 

Okay, please correct me if I misunderstand what you are implying. NEVER, in my previous reply to the OP (Linda Ann), did I advise that the engine was going to need replaced.
Okay, if we are talking about a 7.3L diesel or 6.0L diesel (both of which engines use a HUEI injection system), then the solution highlighted in bold red above, MIGHT suffice. But on a 6.4L and 6.7L engine where the high pressure fuel systems range anywhere between 4,000 to 26,000 psi depending on the operating conditions, one would think the lubricity properties of diesel fuel would be absolutely crucial to the proper function of the high pressure fuel system components. That said, contaminating the fuel with gasoline or DEF would absolutely do inevitable damage if the engine were ran after contamination. For those of you who think us techs are only trying to rake in the revenue, here is a copy and paste of a portion of our job aid:

 

Sure looks like what you are saying in this post

 

Read the list of all parts listed under procedure A in the previous, then go to your nearest Ford dealer to get a price on all of the parts. It sure adds up very quickly.

 

I was reading another thread about a similar case and the end result was engine replacement. The only difference was that the dealer first attempted the procedure you posted above. It turned out that there were two of eight cylinders that were damaged as well.

The individual knew he did it prior to starting the truck. 1) He had no concept of how little water it takes to damage components and 2) had drastically overestimated the ability of the water separator(DFCM) to remove the water. It would be a good thing to post some data on both of those.

I will see if I can post a link to the thread I was reading...

Here it is....

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/...ummins-287447/

 

What is sad about all this is that some of us bought a diesel engine because of the image that diesels have for robustness. The sayings, "he's tough to get started, but once he's running, he runs like a diesel" were derived from that image. I switched from gassers, because I want that robustness.

I guess we could use the line, "if you own a diesel, when it comes to fuel & DEF, you're walking on eggs".

 

This also reinforces the need for a locking fuel cap!

It sure would be easy for someone to destroy your Diesel engine and/or fuel injection system by pouring almost any fluid into the fuel tank.... and it appears that it would not have to be a large quantity of fluid.

 

I have got news for ya water was never good in any diesel including the "old ones". Injection systems have always relied on the lubricity in the fuel to lubricate components in the injection system. Replace that fuel with water and bad things will happen...... Intentionally dumping DEF into the fuel tank and proceeding to run the engine makes no statement about the engine and only underscores the importance of understanding what you are operating. Not lecturing just the way I see it.

 

Kep4. I can see a need for both def and diesel. locking caps, It would be sad for $2 of def to cost over $20,000

 

When I took mine in for repair my dealer assured me that any future repairs that come up due to DEF in the fuel tank will be covered by warranty. I will be getting that in writing......

 

If this becomes a more frequent occurrence, I wonder if Ford will move the DEF fill location on future trucks.

 

I bet they will, or change it with something unque to make sure a mistake cannot happen.

 

I do know that nobody is going to add DEF to my truck but me. They are clearly labeled, different sizes... ought to be pretty easy to distinguish between the two.

 

That's quite a deal! Might want to video record it too.
I don't understand how FoMoCo would want to foot the bill for this in the future for any customer.
Is this something your dealer is offering?

In reality, it's the owners screw up so not really much different than pouring coolant in the oil filler tube, it's just easier with the DEF filler next to the fuel filler.

 

Sounds to me like it may not have been recorded in OASIS correctly. If this is true they are really trying to help him out, but risk serious trouble if FoMoCo finds out...