mk6 sterting issues

[yoldy]

hi, hope someone can help shed some light.
i have a mk6 2.4 rwd transit.
recently takiin about 4-5 turns to start
once started runs perfect
seems to be worse when sat for a few hours or over night
just serviced it to see if that would help
but still the same
itused to start right off the button
no lights on the dash
any advise would be greatly appreciated!!!
thanks in advance.

[knobby1]

If it's just been serviced, I'd suspect an air leak at the fuel filter...if it's been changed recently.

Lord Knobrot

[yoldy]

thanks for the reply,i done the service inc fuel filter to see if it would help but
still the same as before the service
is there any common fuel line fracturing points??
im beginning to think the fuel is running
back to the tank??????

[knobby1]

thanks for the reply,i done the service inc fuel filter to see if it would help but
still the same as before the service
is there any common fuel line fracturing points??
im beginning to think the fuel is running
back to the tank??????

The filter head is a common problem, they sometimes crack and let air into the system....by-pass it and pop the pick-up hose which goes to the pump and return hose into a 2L coke bottle full of fresh fuel, this will tell you if there's an issue with the filter head.

Lord Knobrot

[yoldy]

thanks, ill give that a try over the weekend,hopefully it will keep starting till then!!!

[dumper]

Are you sure it's not timing chain auto adjuster and guides worn

[yoldy]

if the vans sat overnight it takes about 5 turns to start,once started it will start right off the button and runs smoothly.
just trying to find out why? aarrrgghhh!!!

[DodgeRover]

Do you mean the engine turns through 5 full revolutions before starting from cold, if so that sounds pretty good to be honest?

[yoldy]

yes about 5-6 revolutions then starts,if i turn it off it starts right away

[amlav]

Sound like air seeping back in the fuel system .
Cheers,
Andrei