Diesel Escort 95 Fuel problem

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Mon 23 Aug 2004 10:24
Diesel Escort 95 Fuel problem - Kevin T
Hello
Can anyone shed any light on a sick Escort Turbo Diesel. Last Wednesday the engine lost power / cut out whilst leaving a car park. Much cranking (and drumming of fingers on steering wheels from other car drivers) got it going again and I drove it home. Now (parked pointing uphill) the engine will start (after a lot of cranking) but stops practically straight away (there is half a tank of fuel). I tried pumping the little button above the fuel filter (I think Richard W gave advice on this before) and instead of being hard, was pumpable for at least 10 seconds. Does this mean there is an air leak? Also if pressed hard a small fountain of fuel sprayed out from between the button and the casing. This cannot be right surely? Will I have to replace the whole assembly and is it a DIY job i.e. I have no specialist bleeding equipment.

Thanks Kevin
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Mon 23 Aug 2004 23:09
Diesel Escort 95 Fuel problem - Civic8
>>Also if pressed hard a small fountain of fuel sprayed out from between the button and the casing.

If fuel sprays out air will get in. primer expells air from system. primer/filter. is replaceable and as long as you have the tools it is DIY. primer is self bleeding unless faulty?
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Was mech1
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Tue 24 Aug 2004 09:25
Diesel Escort 95 Fuel problem - Kevin T
Cheers Steve
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Tue 24 Aug 2004 20:10
Diesel Escort 95 Fuel problem - jc
When you fit the new filter/pump assy.disconnect the fuel line from the filter to the pump at the injection pump and operate the priming pump till fuel comes out of the pipe,reconnect and start the engine-when the engine runs it will purge any remaining air thro' the return fuel line.
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