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March 03, 2008, 07:31:41 pm

migs

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Air in fuel lines?
« on: March 03, 2008, 07:31:41 pm »
My 92 TD MK3 golf started to play up, when I leave the car off for around 6 hours or more I have to crank it for around 40seconds for it to start and sometimes even more.  After it starts if I switch it off right away and try to start it back it starts first time.

I dont think its the glow plugs but Im thinking it could be a leak in the lines?  My tank seems a bit wet but there is no visible diesel leak on the floor.

Also this problem dosent happen sometimes even if i leave the car off for a day which is wired.

Where should I be looking?

thanks



Reply #1March 03, 2008, 07:40:47 pm

rallydiesel

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Air in fuel lines?
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2008, 07:40:47 pm »
Check all your fuel line connections. You may also have a leaking main seal on your pump. Mine didn't leak with the timing belt on but the second I released tension on the belt it leaked like a sieve.
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Reply #2March 19, 2008, 08:23:51 am

migs

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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2008, 08:23:51 am »
where would be the usuall places for it to leak?  The tank conections?  Is there a lift pump inside the tank?

 

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