I believe tank is saddle shaped, therefore it has a transfer pump within the tank,
usually shows 1/4 full but just sucks air.
I don't know the TD6 at all but is there a clear portion of diesel supply pipe in the engine bay? Be handy if you could see if there is fuel reaching that far.
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