... has a little thimble filter on the end inside the tank, this could be blocked or restricted a little. Take off the pipe that goes into the fuel pump and blow back to the tank, when clear try sucking back towards the pump to help it prime. The tank itself also has a breather and one-way valve ...

Have you cleaned the thimble type filter on top of the pump on the inlet , they call it the banjo filter, also check all vacuum pipes are connected.

... the fuel cap when the tank gets low, which mildly helps but does not cure this issue. The best idea that I have on this is that its a fuel pump issue. I have also read threads suggesting to clean out the filter inside the fuel pump, and/or replacing the fuel pump itself. I'm wondering if ...

... Try as I might, I couldn't get the shut off solenoid out with the pump in situ. Just as well! With the help of a second pair of hands, we set ... and sealing it with rags. When the pressure was applied it revealed a diesel leak on the rubber scavenger pipe returning from the injectors to ...

... for your thoughts. As the van has started a couple of times in the last couple of weeks, albeit with difficulty, it would seem unlikely that the pump isn't being driven as if so I'd have not expected it to start at all. As you suggest, I'll concentrate on the shut off solenoid next and see if ...

Hi, Many thanks for your reply. The tank is a third full. If I understand you correctly, I've removed the banjo bolt into the fuel pump and put my thumb over the hole whilst cranking the engine. I know my thumb isn't a vacuum meter but I couldn't feel.or hear any sense of vacuum at the ...

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Many thanks for your reply. The tank is a third full. If I understand you correctly, I've removed the banjo bolt into the fuel pump and put my thumb over the hole whilst cranking the engine. I know my thumb isn't a vacuum meter but I couldn't feel.or hear any sense of vacuum at the aperture

How much "known" fuel in the tank, remove banjo bolt a test for a vacuum .

... off one of the injector pipe unions and cranked the engine and no diesel is being sent to the injectors. The fuel injector pump was changed for an exchange unit about 2 years ago. It's out of warranty. I changed the ...

... the seats were up so I wondered if all this could be down to the water pump, oh and it's a 2.5 diesel. Thanks. I

I have a 96 diesel 2,5 turbo When throttle applied there is a little increase in revs, which doesn't ... over from start up idle to beyond as engine warms up. Trying to avoid going into the pump just yet.. Is there a way to checkit without removal... the pedal mechanics are working, ...

Thanks for the advice, I'll start as you suggest with checking for fuel pressure when cranking from cold and see where that takes me.. Cheers!

... out a pressure test to the fuel line and or fit a none return valve as close to the IP as possible. Personally, I would recommend a wee visit to a Diesel Specialist, it could save you in the long run. Health and Safety must be adhered to . good luck.