Ok, I'll check that. Mine is a 1996 P reg so I guess it will be the EDC type. Someone else said earlier that, if it has wires connected to the no.4 injector, it is EDC type and I can confirm this also. So are we saying that the fuel injection pump is possibly knackered?

Ok thanks, can't get back to it till at least Tuesday tho so I'll post it then. Just out of interest, can you explain what you mean by "confirm that the EDC FIP is still there"? And if it's not "still there" would that really prevent fuel getting to the injectors? Also, I should pehaps mention...

Oh right, i assumed the FIP was purely mechanical so ruled it out. Are you saying it's an electric pump? I don't see any cables going to it other than for the stop solenoid. Maybe the "buzzing" is nothing more than this solenoid when powered up ie ignition on??

What's the FIP? Fuel Injection Pump? No it's not buzzing

Yes it has Magicgrotto, is that significant?

Yeah, think that's the way to go. Up to now my original question remains unaswered, which is, Is there anything else besides the stop solenoid that will stop fuel reaching the injectors?

Good idea,but it's an AUTO box

Thanks Lynall, this is really the answer I was hoping to get. I would have thought the clicking meant it was working but I will take your word for it. I have ordered a new one and will report back when it is fitted next week.

Yes, otherwise it would close again.

So I went to start my 300 tdi after it bei g sat for 9 months. It was running fine when I parked it. Anyway despite a brand new battery it would't go. Slackened off injector fuel inlet.....and no fuel. Slackened off bleed screw on the top of tge fuel filter and prooved fuel delivery with manual...