2003 Honda Civic diesel fuel and water was put in fuel tank

2003 HONDA CIVIC
65,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GOLDANDSILVER
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my son put about 3 gollons of diesel fuel in fuel tank' i drained fuel tank, and found about 50% water in the fuel. i refilled tank with gas and tried to start. wont start. what next?
Feb 22, 2010 at 9:53 AM
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F4I_GUY
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I would unhook the fuel line from the fuel rail and try and prime the pump until raw gasoline starts coming out of the fuel line.

Ensure that the fuel line is placed into a bucket to prevent spilling.
Feb 22, 2010 at 6:57 PM
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