Thread: TD5 fuel leak and now car won't start! HELP

Hi, a bit more info may help for a diagnosis.

1 Does the starter turn over, what are the symptoms of 'does not start'
2 Can you hear the fuel pump running
3 Where was the fuel leak

If you have a fuel leak from the high pressure side you may have to cycle the pump 5 or 6 times until pressure builds up (to cycling. turn on the ignition and leave on until the pump stops. then turn off and on again. Repeat this to get rid of the air in the system.

There are other tricks as well


Erich

fuel reg thats what it is

Thanks guys for your replies....

The starter is turning over. but not kicking in.

I can hear the fuel pump running but it's making weird noises.

The leak is from under the engine.

Thanks

Steph

Sounds very much like the fuel pressure regulator. I have one in a box on the kitchen table that I'm (hopefully - I'm mechanically inept) going to fit tomorrow. I have read on english forums of the part failing completely but most experience is they leak for some time before this.

Google TD5 Fuel Pressure Regulator and you'll find some useful links on this site and others re costs, how to etc.

Good luck

thanks discocam,

there is so much fuel on the ground now! ahhhh. I will take your advice and see what other info I can find.

Steph

Steph,

where abouts in Perth are you?

Roger

if it's the FPR this is a good walk thru'

www.discovery2.co.uk / Workshop / Fuel Pressure Regulator