SPADGE

Just changed the fuel filter in my shonky old workhorse L reg Fiesta diesel and now it won't start There is a bleed nipple on the bit where the filter goes and if i turn the engine over with that loosened nothing is coming out of it. Is there something you are meant to do or a correct procedure that i haven't followed when changing these things as its in my way now
Cheers Spadge...

BlueSmoke

Ask Gracie, mate. he has one so he might be able to help(although I think he's blown it up! )

GARETH T

fill the filter with derv before you fit it

SPADGE

It has a hole in it both ends and hangs downwards so that is a bit imposible mate

Lee_R21Turbo

iTrader: (1)

Is there a somesort of handpump somewhere on the engine - similar to a blood pressure jobbie??? If so pump that a few times until it spurts out the bleed nipple then start it!!!

DUDE_SWEET_FRST

you primed it a good few times?

had to prime mine about 8 times when i changed mine

SPADGE

Managed to suss it in the end
Gareth i did as you said by pouring diesel through the bolt hole that goes through the centre of the filter and filled it until it was seeping out of the bleed nipple! Started 1st time after that
Cheers Spadge...

GARETH T

told you so