3ootdi starting problems

hi all ive got a 1998 300tdi trying to start it in the morning take about 5 mins once sarted it runs fine but if i leave it for quarter of an hour the same happens again its as if theres no fuel getting to it any help would be grate.thanks forgot to say that when it dose start theres loads of black smoke

air in fuel perforated pick up pipe possible - is it worse on low tank

Hi don't know if this is of any help, but I have the same problem with a 2003 Boxer van and been told by a Peugeot mechanic that it's the seals in the fuel pump, his remedy is a new pump

Return pipes from injectors are allowing air in, requiring fuel pump to have to bleed each time you start it maybe ?

hi yes it is a lot worse on low tank is it an easy fix.thanks