P38A Diesel cranking but not starting

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EntropyUK

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Hi there all, I need pointing in the right direction. Car was difficult starting last night and 1/4 mile later it gave out whilst driving. when the engine stopped I put it into neutral and coasted to a spot I could safely stop. I THINK I ran out of diesel, fuel gauge not working and it was close to the mileage where I need to refill, so went and put a gallon in the tank. Now the car will crank and not start. There is fuel in the line as can see it in the line before the the fuel filter.

Any ideas?
 
Hi there all, I need pointing in the right direction. Car was difficult starting last night and 1/4 mile later it gave out whilst driving. when the engine stopped I put it into neutral and coasted to a spot I could safely stop. I THINK I ran out of diesel, fuel gauge not working and it was close to the mileage where I need to refill, so went and put a gallon in the tank. Now the car will crank and not start. There is fuel in the line as can see it in the line before the the fuel filter.

Any ideas?
Air in the system or possible in tank pump failure. Try giving it a squirt of Easy Start, if it fires up, it may push the air through.
Otherwise slacken the pipes at the injectors and crank until diesel comes out, then nip up.
 
I ran out once in mine 2001 model. Just kept cycling the ignition maybe 10 times until the clear pipe had no bubbles and she fired up quite quickly. I think earlier models only pump when cranking or summit?
 
Pop the fuel pump relay out and with a small wire bridge the terminals, iirc it'll prime the system with the key offo_O failing that, as said crack an injector nut loose one full turn of the nut. ;)
 
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