Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 2000 1.9d air leak

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Thu 1 Jan 2009 14:21
2000 1.9d air leak - porks
hi could anyone tell me if there is a common problem with the 1.9d engines getting air in the fuel system ive replaced the fuel filter and now its just full of air the engine starts but just cuts out completly when take foot off accelerator, do you have to bleed system after changing fuel filter thnx for a speedy reply ....
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Thu 1 Jan 2009 22:44
2000 1.9d air leak - piston power
Does the filter have a priming pump? if so pump it and crack open bleed screw till fuel comes out with no air.

Then lock off and pump it to fuel pump and bleed that the same way, then crack open all the fuel injectors and crank over the engine for a few secs.

A bit messy but lock them all up it should start.


If no priming pump, fill fuel filter with new clean diesel and crank over engine and bleed pump then injectors like above.
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