Got you on msn mate, just heading off to bed.

Im pretty sure the flap springs back up before i do anything.

If im starting it on my own, as my fuel pump relay is bridged i let the pump run with ignition on, press the flap down once, can feel the difference, not much but noticable, so i know what you mean by that! and it makes a high pitched whiney noise, as if fuel is being forced somewhere.

then it'll start, after about 5 seconds of cranking, and idle rough.

cheers for all the help, i'll check it out tommoz and see if i come up with anything new.

oh i cant undo my breather as it's fited with a different one cos my turbo was smoking (sticky oil seals app), some sort of non return valve and some other device fited by ava. . it worked and saved me buying a new turbo so i left it.