Diesel in Fresh Water tank?

polabear
polabear Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited June 2013 in Motorhomes #1

Hello All,

I am hoping that I do not have a very serious problem with the 1990 Talbot Express 1300D that I have just bought.

There is a strong smell of diesel underneath the rear dining bunk, and we suspect that someone has put Diesel in the tank at some point. However, the water from the taps does not smell of diesel and is drinkable.

We have taken the top out of the black tank under the seat and it does appear to have diesel in there. Also there is a leak from directly below the water feed on the side of the van that is running clear, but with oil contamination on top.

Am I looking at the right tank? Where is the best place to take this in London to be looked at?

Would really appreciate some advice. This is my first motorhome and was sold to me by a family member so am honestly hoping that i have not been shafted on this.