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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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hi, i have a 2000 tddi ford focus
on sunday the timing belt snaped so me and my dad spent monday fitting a new head
we got everything put back togeather tonight but the car will not start, we have even tryed towing it
does anyone have any ideas what it could be ?? im having no luck with this car lol
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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First off check all connections, you may have forgot to connect a sensor for example! Secondly I know when you change a filter on these it can be a pain to bleed, as you have had the head off there is some air been introduced to the fuel line?

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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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I have tryed towing it to bring fuel up but no joy, bit of diesel coming up to injectors but not enough compresson to go threw them thanks
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