Makes mental note:don't ever get td5
TD5s are fine.
In this case. AS USUAL, do two things.
1. Find out how to prime the injectors.
see below
2. Remove the fuel filter (rear right wheel arch, crazy) and MAKE SURE BOTH O-RINGS are taken off with it, then fill a new filter to the brim with clean diesel or kerosene (NOT PETROL), and screw it into position. If you do not Pre-Fill the filter, you WILL send a filter-full of air into the cylinder head gallery, and it WILL cause injectors to fail to operate.
3. Sit in the driver's seat and turn IGN on. Press the throttle pedal to the floor at least five times, letting it right up every time. The fuel pump should now be running, engine lamp flashing, and every time it stops wait a bit and it will start again. Let the fuel pump run for SEVERAL MINUTES. You will hear it whining at the rear right wheel arch.
Now start the engine. If the problem doesn't happen again, the problem is solved and you can drive to the pub for a beer. If the problem is still there, too bad. You needed a new filter soon anyway, and you'll need to walk to the pub, but could drink more beer and not risk your licence.
CharlesY
to prime TD5 Injectors:
Key OFF, deck the throttle and hold it hard down, turn key to starter till (a) engine running as it should or (b) battery goes flat. It might take 20 - 30 seconds, and you MUST keep the starter turning even after the cylinders seem to have started some action.
Stop after 30 seconds or the starter might melt.
Wait a few minutes and do it again if you have to.
