Car wont start after fuel filter change

[thebeno]

Any ideas? Have tried cycling ingition many times, but no joy. Removed red plugs off the end then refitted all cables and the old t piece.

 

[andy43]

You could try filling the new filter with diesel if it isnt full already and then turning it over. Air in the fuel lines possibly?

 

[devonmikeyboy]

Got it going yet mate?

 

[goble]

just crank it over for 15 secs, or cycle the ignition then they go, as long as youve filled up the filter a bit

 

[thebeno]

Sorted, cheers all, took a fair few cranks but it's going now. Car feels great after service, guess its like having a blood transfusion!! Just have to wait for temperature to rise before cleaning air con

 

[tom167]

should always prime it as its a mechanical fuel pump so drawing the fuel through like that (by cranking) means the pump is running with no lubrication...

not to mention it always puts the starter motor through a fair old bit of abuse