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VVTi · July 4, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 2:43 PM, Ripper said:

suppose the politicos will never accept their screwup even when all the evidence is there smack right in their faces.

not too be unpatriotic but this is not acceptable in this day and age.

we have got into a a culture of denial and eventual cover up.

Obviously it's bad petrol...they should bloody well accept that fact and investigate how the hell this happened.

Instead as always...it's ball passing

Yep. However I am very confident that no one will get a cent of compensation. Its all in his speech. IF the CPC mechanics FIND any FAULT on THEIR part... THEN ........... so forget it.

Either way these two articles still does not clear the air as HOW the pump fails. Or am I missing something here.

Sifaan · July 4, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 2:23 PM, Supra_Natural said:

Apparently the contaminant liquid clogs the pump itself. That was what had happened to mine. It had jammed solid.

Some properly researched articles on the issue

http://www.nation.lk/2011/07/03/newsfe6.htm

http://www.nation.lk/2011/07/03/news6.htm

Compensation promised, wonder how many years that will take lol.

for once, euro owners can be pleased about owning sensitive fuel pumps???

CyRaX · July 4, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 1:28 PM, Mikee said:

These numbers are just same as this petrol stock

Check this out http://www.lankatruth.com/index.php/news/local-news/9238-no-response-from-the-phone-nos-on-petroleum-complaints

Like the cars maybe the phones got jammed by the petrol.Poor ministers

CyRaX · July 4, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 1:28 PM, Mikee said:

These numbers are just same as this petrol stock

Check this out http://www.lankatruth.com/index.php/news/local-news/9238-no-response-from-the-phone-nos-on-petroleum-complaints

Repost

Edited July 4, 2011 by CyRaX

Ripper · July 4, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 2:57 PM, VVTi said:

Yep. However I am very confident that no one will get a cent of compensation. Its all in his speech. IF the CPC mechanics FIND any FAULT on THEIR part... THEN ........... so forget it.

Either way these two articles still does not clear the air as HOW the pump fails. Or am I missing something here.

yeah...they first give you bad petrol....get your car busted and to give compensation they want their mechanics to check your car

that's gotta be one of the dumbest things ever.

I bet if those morons ever get their hands on a car, a busted fuel pump would be the least of your worries...

bloody morons

On 7/4/2011 at 2:59 PM, Sifaan said:

for once, euro owners can be pleased about owning sensitive fuel pumps???

doubt it mate... supra and harshan were both talking about euros having issues too....

to the point supras passat is on it's second fuel pump...

CyRaX · July 4, 2011

Eventhough we all are in a terrible mess,these small garage owners will pray for something like this to happen again

VVTi · July 4, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 3:15 PM, Ripper said:

yeah...they first give you bad petrol....get your car busted and to give compensation they want their mechanics to check your car

that's gotta be one of the dumbest things ever.

I bet if those morons ever get their hands on a car, a busted fuel pump would be the least of your worries...

bloody morons

As if they haven't done enough damage already...

The Don · July 4, 2011

Also isn't it just ridiculous to expect car owners to hang round for government mechanics to inspect their cars ? I mean not everybody keeps a car as an ornament and its become a necessary tool in daily life something one can ill afford to live without for too long !

Sifaan · July 4, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 3:15 PM, Ripper said:

doubt it mate... supra and harshan were both talking about euros having issues too....

to the point supras passat is on it's second fuel pump...

what i was getting at was that the article said euro pumps are sensitive so the pump fails; jap pumps are not so sensitive and they run long enough to cause problems in the engine as well!

ShintaroX · July 4, 2011

Whoa, these guys are super smart... if your petrol pump is busted, how the heck do you take it to their mechanics?

nexus · July 4, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 5:38 PM, ShintaroX said:

Whoa, these guys are super smart... if your petrol pump is busted, how the heck do you take it to their mechanics?

using a tow truck.

Modaya · July 5, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 6:26 PM, nexus said:

using a tow truck.

Yeah!!! You need a single note of Rs.5000/-

Edited July 5, 2011 by Modaya

slcamel · July 5, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 11:04 AM, Mars Volta said:

Pumped 95Oct. full tank from Ceypetco joint at Dematagoda adjoining Laugfs

super market, driven about 20kms after the overnight parking.

Nothing feels wrong.

Pumped 95 OCT full tank from the same joint (Ceypetco - Laugfs) this morning. Fingers crossed.

chrysh2405 · July 5, 2011

On 6/29/2011 at 8:17 AM, thadiya said:

CPC boss is Harry Jayawardena.

http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?mode=head&nid=892

When this was complained initially, CPC and Minister confirmed that nothing wrong with petrol and it was due to some rain water getting into few tanks in sheds. If so the govt should now take the responsibility for confirming that petrol is ok and for issuing petrol without quality checks. As compensation I suggest they issue fuel free of charge for 1 week. Harry is only good for distilled arrack and ruin our people.

rover · July 5, 2011

On 7/4/2011 at 3:43 PM, Sifaan said:

what i was getting at was that the article said euro pumps are sensitive so the pump fails; jap pumps are not so sensitive and they run long enough to cause problems in the engine as well!

I was wondering would'nt it be possible to install a fine filter before the original filter so no debris will go inside the pump. I think the pump can run dry for few seconds without getting damaged if this fine filter gets chocked and the engine stalls.

Edited July 5, 2011 by rover

RWD · July 5, 2011

guess the queues outside lots of IOC sheds is people being scared to pump at the ceypetco sheds. also i've found it tough to find 95 octane, its a bit scarce over the last few days with many people who pump 90 opting for 95 in the hope it won't screw up their cars.

AbeysinghE · July 5, 2011

On 7/5/2011 at 3:57 AM, chrysh2405 said:

When this was complained initially, CPC and Minister confirmed that nothing wrong with petrol and it was due to some rain water getting into few tanks in sheds. If so the govt should now take the responsibility for confirming that petrol is ok and for issuing petrol without quality checks. As compensation I suggest they issue fuel free of charge for 1 week. Harry is only good for distilled arrack and ruin our people.

you ask from him..he'll definetly make arrangements for to to get drunk..

VVTi · July 5, 2011

On 7/5/2011 at 9:37 AM, RWD said:

guess the queues outside lots of IOC sheds is people being scared to pump at the ceypetco sheds. also i've found it tough to find 95 octane, its a bit scarce over the last few days with many people who pump 90 opting for 95 in the hope it won't screw up their cars.

Either way CPC wins... consumer loses...

AbeysinghE · July 5, 2011

On 7/5/2011 at 10:55 AM, VVTi said:

Either way CPC wins... consumer loses...

Don't worry mate..If we are in SL ,we have to add the risk of bad fuel to our insurance cover list..

harshansenadhir · July 5, 2011

This isn't over yet as I witnessed about 6 more 406s and a bluebird in the garage plus he was getting scary number of phone calls for roadside assistance. Needless to say all due to bad quality fuel. Had a chat with one person where his car failed after pumped a tankful of 95. Have to take the 406 out tomorrow as golf gave up due to a leaky diesel filter housing and wondering what to pump from where.

Any updates on reliable filling stations? Appreciate responses from euro owners specifically.

VVTi · July 5, 2011

I pumped a full tank of 95 from the Laurie's Road IOC and ran about 15Kms... so far no issues.

rattler81 · July 5, 2011

On 7/5/2011 at 6:23 PM, harshansenadhir said:

This isn't over yet as I witnessed about 6 more 406s and a bluebird in the garage plus he was getting scary number of phone calls for roadside assistance. Needless to say all due to bad quality fuel. Had a chat with one person where his car failed after pumped a tankful of 95. Have to take the 406 out tomorrow as golf gave up due to a leaky diesel filter housing and wondering what to pump from where.

Any updates on reliable filling stations? Appreciate responses from euro owners specifically.

I pumped 95 from the Cepetco shed in Battaramulla last saturday after getting the fuel pump replaced on my 406, Still running without any issues.

jami · July 6, 2011

one insurance company planning to change there insurance scheme/ insurance on bad fuel substances.

MkX · July 6, 2011

On 7/5/2011 at 3:57 AM, chrysh2405 said:

As compensation I suggest they issue fuel free of charge for 1 week. Harry is only good for distilled arrack and ruin our people.

You have option not to drink Arrack and get your self ruined. No point blaming Harry for arrack, stop drinking if you are already a drinker.