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kero
14th February 2018, 05:20 PM
Ok brains trust. Stop talked to my son ,fired up onto freeway doing about 90 motor cuts out, was low on fuel since transfer 1/4 tank over NRMA man from Yass stumped. Motor kicking over but not firing. Thanks Kero
trout1105
14th February 2018, 05:28 PM
You will have to let us know what type of car and engine type for us to be of any help [thumbsupbig]
kero
14th February 2018, 05:37 PM
Diesel 2013
kero
14th February 2018, 05:39 PM
Codes are cleared , still no start. Sounds like not getting fuel
Geedublya
14th February 2018, 06:30 PM
Check for fuel at the Schrader valve on the low pressure fuel line. It has a black or red cap from memory. Turn the ignition on with the valve depressed or removed and fuel will come out. If there is air or no pressure you either have an empty tank (possible bad gauge sender) or a faulty in tank pump.
DieselLSE
14th February 2018, 07:07 PM
The attached may help. It talks of a special tool, but I'm sure a workshop will make do with something.
Geedublya
14th February 2018, 07:13 PM
If you ran the main tank dry you need more than 20l to prime it again. You can prime the line by pressing the valve in or removing it and turning the ignition on and off a few times until no air is pumped out. Fuel will spray and it will be hot, ask me how I know.
Oztourer
18th February 2018, 08:10 PM
The attached may help. It talks of a special tool, but I'm sure a workshop will make do with something.

How to do this without a special tube. You actually don't need a schrader fitting. 1/4 fuel line fits over the valve snugly.

DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Rectifying a misfuel - DIY at the petrol station + photos (https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/rectifying-misfuel-diy-petrol-station-photos-70004.html?highlight=Fuel+tank+drain)
kero
19th February 2018, 02:26 PM
How to do this without a special tube. You actually don't need a schrader fitting. 1/4 fuel line fits over the valve snugly.

DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Rectifying a misfuel - DIY at the petrol station + photos (https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/rectifying-misfuel-diy-petrol-station-photos-70004.html?highlight=Fuel+tank+drain)

Well car is fixed , car was parked at a angle (nose up) belly full of air,which I don't understand because I have run out twice before and just added 20 let done the priming thing and of I went,but not this time lesson learnt (dear) but could've been worse. Just got to go and pickup. Thanks for the advise people.

Thanks Kero
trout1105
19th February 2018, 02:31 PM
I have run out twice before and just added 20 let done the priming thing and of I went,but not this time lesson learnt (dear) but could've been worse. Just got to go and pickup. Thanks for the advise people.

Thanks Kero

How come you run out of fuel so often, Is your fuel gauge broken?
kero
19th February 2018, 02:41 PM
How come you run out of fuel so often, Is your fuel gauge broken?

No fuel gauge works ok, l know when I get to zero ks left I can get at least another 50 ks,when I ran out both times before I was towing my van the first time I was less than 1 k from the servo and the second I was about 6 ks from the servo

Kero
DiscoJeffster
19th February 2018, 04:04 PM
No fuel gauge works ok, l know when I get to zero ks left I can get at least another 50 ks,when I ran out both times before I was towing my van the first time I was less than 1 k from the servo and the second I was about 6 ks from the servo

Kero

Lol. Might I suggest you carry a jerry can or fill up more often?
donh54
19th February 2018, 04:28 PM
Remind me not to buy a used diesel vehicle from you in future [bigrolf]