Hugh
Member
I am having huge problems with air in the fuel system of my Td5.
The car has had:
As soon as the ignition is turned to the second position the fuel pump whines like mad for three seconds or so and air can be felt/heard rushing through the fuel filter. Turn the ignition off and it can be felt/heard running back through the filter in the opposite direction.
Its a blighter start, taking about three goes and seeming to start on a couple of cylinders at a time before they all run. The air is worst when its been left for a long time but even after a short stop (at the petrol station, etc.,) it is a pain to start.
Running the fuel through a loop of clear pipe has been mentioned - any ideas how would I attempt to do this?
If the air is noisy through the filter does that help to track it down?
If I park nose up or nose down, would that help to track it down?
I'm running out of ideas... ...do any others come to mind? :confused2:
The car has had:
- A new FPR
- The fuel injector washers replaced
- New fuel filter
- Air flow meter
- One way valve on tank
- New fuel pump (x 2)
- Every fuel line checked
- ECU data checked
- Injector loom checked for oil (all clean)
As soon as the ignition is turned to the second position the fuel pump whines like mad for three seconds or so and air can be felt/heard rushing through the fuel filter. Turn the ignition off and it can be felt/heard running back through the filter in the opposite direction.
Its a blighter start, taking about three goes and seeming to start on a couple of cylinders at a time before they all run. The air is worst when its been left for a long time but even after a short stop (at the petrol station, etc.,) it is a pain to start.
Running the fuel through a loop of clear pipe has been mentioned - any ideas how would I attempt to do this?
If the air is noisy through the filter does that help to track it down?
If I park nose up or nose down, would that help to track it down?
I'm running out of ideas... ...do any others come to mind? :confused2: