Bleeding transit connect 1.8 tddi 75ps

[Drago]

Ok major dilemma here.

Have just changed the fuel filter on my 2005 75ps tddi transit connect.
Unfortuantely i didnt read up on having to fill the fuel filter with diesel before you try starting the engine.
So obviously i have lots of air in the pipes.
I have tried cracking the injectors and cranking the engine over, it seems a small bit of air is coming out but to me it doesnt seem like there is much fuel being pumped to the injectors if any at all.

What is the next step as i really need the van for monday

Cheers in advance

[transitgeoff]

welcome

[Drago]

Cheers mate.

[motorwise]

keep cranking it - it will start eventually

[transitgeoff]

or i have starters, new, used or recon

[motorwise]

or i have starters, new, used or recon

[MinorMatt]

Just a thought... have you taken the filter off again and filled it with diesel??

[Drago]

The filter has a fair amount of diesel in it but its not full.

Should i fill it right up?

[MinorMatt]

I would Or top it up with injector cleaner

Save your battery a bit!

[Drago]

Ok will give that a try today. Managed to pretty much flatten the battery yesterday with all the cranking.

Would one of these diesel priming bulb tools do the job?

[icallediton]

try and tow start it its better than burning out the starter motor

[transitgeoff]

the moral of this thread is ...dont touch what you know F**k all about ! pay someone who does, its cheeper in the long run