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ford focus 1.6 tdci 2007

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bounser21 | 16:44 Sun 18th Dec 2011 | Motoring
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have just changed the fuel filter the car will not start took the fuel line off leading to the fuel filter no fuel is getting through any ideas
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Fill the new filter with diesel.
If it does not go (and keep going) after turning over 30s, tow start it.
21:26 Sun 18th Dec 2011
May be an silly answer, but did you put the filter on the right way round Should have an arrow showing direction from tank to engine.
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will only go on one way thanks anyway
Fill the new filter with diesel.
If it does not go (and keep going) after turning over 30s, tow start it.
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message to albags thanks for your reply but there is no fuel getting to the fuel filter so i think the prob could be some other problem looks like a garage call out
common problem with late Ford diesels, what should be a simple job turns into a nightmare...doesnt matter how long you turn it over for it wont start !!!
You have to suck the fuel through from the tank, there is a special tool but most garages use a brake fluid bleeder to do it (inc Ford dealers) If its any consolation you are not the first and wont be the last to get caught out i have even seen qualified mechanics come unstuck and have to ring a dealer, many Ford dealers end up with one or two of these towed in each week for them to solve the problem.
That's why you fill the filter with fuel through a syringe .. and tow it with everything connected. Then they will go ok.
There's nothing wrong with anything else .. the fuel is drawn through.
If you have a Mityvac .. like I have, that will also work.
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thanks alot mark you r rite in every aspect i did get a tow and every thing is sorted i did use a syrnge dut did not fill the filter up again many thanks
Great .. glad it's sorted ... and started! Al.

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