Vauxhall Astra GTC - Car not starting from cold start

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Thu 11 Jul 2019 12:47
Vauxhall Astra GTC - Car not starting from cold start - Nick yates 123
For over a year now I have had trouble with my vauxhall, as it won’t start from a ‘cold start’.
The only way I can guarantee a start is; by spraying the tiniest amount of easy start direct into the air filter, however this is a last resort.

I have tried several things, a fuel filter change (which did sort the problem for a few months), glow plugs changed. I am now being told it may be a ‘fuel pump’ issue, however this is a pricey problem to have & can’t guarantee it will resolve this issue.

Any input will be greatly appreciated,
Nick
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Fri 12 Jul 2019 01:00
Vauxhall Astra GTC - Car not starting from cold start - Avant

I've just posted this on another thread:

If it's cranking fast enough and it isn't the starter or the battery, it might be to do with the fuel feed. Years ago my wife's Peugeot 205 diesel had just been serviced and they'd failed to replace some form of non-return valve properly (I'm no mechanic either!) so that fuel drained back to the tank if left for some hours.

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