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Bleeding the diesel system

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robbie:
Well, got back from Leeds sooner than I thought and took advantage of the mild day today.

Put the new lift pump on. There was a bit of frabbing about cos it needed the studs taking out of the block and the fuel run altering, but we got it on in  the end.

Bled the system the best we could but.... as everyone has said, they are not easy to bleed.

SO>>>>>>

We towed it with the Disco, went about 200yds before a little cough of life, another 5-6 yds and another cough, then..... looked in my mirror, loads of black smoke and a happy driver behind........ which of course signified it was running.

Thanks to all for the advice and help here (again, dontya luv Mud Club eh :) )

One last thing though. I didnt change the fuel filter... so when I do, will it need bleeding again??

hobbit:
Err yes and no, before you change the filter, run the the motor up to temperature. Then change the filter, and refill the new filter to the brim, before fitting. When all fitted run the engine up at a medium to high rev, if you are lucky it will pull the fuel through and keep running.

If not a small bleed procedure, or tow the flaming thing again

Glad you got it going though, well done :wink:

robbie:
Cheers Kev, I think I will wait until the weather gets a bit warmer then before I do the filter, only emergency repairs in winter ;)

Andy the Landy:
Got your text this afternoon - nice one =D>

robbie:
yeeh Ta, erm, it might not be quite so comfy on the lanes on Sunday then eh . . . . .  I'll be in the bone shaker it seems ;)

Shame you cant make it

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