Oil/gunk/watery stuff under engine

[Bussymcbusface]

I had a small diesel leak after I changed my fuel filter, now sorted a seal had got twisted, and the bit under the engine was pretty full.

I've pumped most of it out into containers, but what's an easy way to get the rest out? Or should I just leave it?

Thanks folks!

[Alan de Enfield]

2 minutes ago, Bussymcbusface said:

I had a small diesel leak after I changed my fuel filter, now sorted a seal had got twisted, and the bit under the engine was pretty full.

I've pumped most of it out into containers, but what's an easy way to get the rest out? Or should I just leave it?

Thanks folks!

A couple of packs of disposable nappies - soak it up perfectly.

[reg]

Any one of these should do the job

https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2055413.m4084.l1311.R1.TR4.TRC0.A0.H0.XWater+extra.TRS0&_nkw=water+extractor&_sacat=0

 

I prefer the taller 7 or 9litre items, bit more money but more versatile and, some say, better quality than the cheaper items

[Bussymcbusface]

3 minutes ago, reg said:

Any one of these should do the job

https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2055413.m4084.l1311.R1.TR4.TRC0.A0.H0.XWater+extra.TRS0&_nkw=water+extractor&_sacat=0

 

I prefer the taller 7 or 9litre items, bit more money but more versatile and, some say, better quality than the cheaper items

Yeah I used one of them, but got to the point where it's mostly sucking air!

 

6 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

A couple of packs of disposable nappies - soak it up perfectly.

Thanks! I'll give that a try.

[Troyboy]

Cat litter will soak it up,  not sure if it works out cheaper than disposable nappies though. 

[reg]

11 minutes ago, Bussymcbusface said:

Yeah I used one of them, but got to the point where it's mostly sucking air!

 

Thanks! I'll give that a try.

I'm not a fan of using disposable nappies(other threads explain why) much prefer to keep a supply of these

https://www.screwfix.com/p/lubetech-black-white-maintenance-spillage-absorbing-pads-50-x-40cm-x-25-pack/69485

They are very tough and well worth the £1 each price tag

similar items are available on eBay in smaller quantities 

Just search for "pig diesel mats" (pig is not a typo by the way) 

 

Edited May 30, 2018 by reg

[Alan de Enfield]

11 minutes ago, reg said:

I'm not a fan of using disposable nappies(other threads explain why) much prefer to keep a supply of these

https://www.screwfix.com/p/lubetech-black-white-maintenance-spillage-absorbing-pads-50-x-40cm-x-25-pack/69485

They are very tough and well worth the £1 each price tag

similar items are available on eBay in smaller quantities 

Just search for "pig diesel mats" (pig is not a typo by the way) 

 

The benefits of the nappies are :

1) Only a fraction of the price  (£4'ish for 48 Vs £25 for 25) &

2) The nappies will absorb water as well, the 'oil spill' pads will not.

 

If you want a clean and dry bilge the I think nappies are the best option.

[PaulJ]

I use Bed Mats- same thing as a nappy ,get them from Tesco and  being bigger and rectangular  fit your engine tray a treat..

Edited May 30, 2018 by PaulJ
Add a bit

[Bee]

4 hours ago, Troyboy said:

Cat litter will soak it up,  not sure if it works out cheaper than disposable nappies though. 

How do I get rid of a big heap of oily cat litter under my engine? (Sorry, couldn't resist it)

[Neil2]

Just use a wet vac, any of the cheapo types will do.

[Alan de Enfield]

2 minutes ago, Bee said:

How do I get rid of a big heap of oily cat litter under my engine? (Sorry, couldn't resist it)

Use a Kat-Litter pooper scooper and put in in the plastic bags that the nappies came in as you will still need to use the nappies to clear up the remains of the cat litter.

[Sea Dog]

Today's question: whilst I was cleaning up my engine bay using cat litter, next door's moggy....  

[Guest]

4 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Today's question: whilst I was cleaning up my engine bay using cat litter, next door's moggy....  

I've got a Staffie you can borrow .............. 

[reg]

10 minutes ago, Meanderingviking said:

I've got a Staffie you can borrow .............. 

There's a typo you wouldn't want to get wrong. 

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, reg said:

There's a typo you wouldn't want to get wrong. 

Indeed, however could be a bit complicated for me ?

[Alan de Enfield]

5 minutes ago, Meanderingviking said:

Indeed, however could be a bit complicated for me ?

You can always rely on a Rabbit.

(The Duracell Bunny says so - just goes on & on & on &………….)

Edited June 1, 2018 by Alan de Enfield

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Alan de Enfield said:

You can always rely on a Rabbit.

(The Duracell Bunny says so - just goes on & on & on &………….)

Bit like some of the contributors to this forum! (Joke) ?