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1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 diesel - Poor Starting - M7

Overnight this car has gone from being a very good starter, even in winter, to a reluctant starter first thing. Turns over for several seconds without firing. Have to try this 2 or 3 times before it goes. Once running everything is normal. OK until it has been left for several hours when the same thing happens. Got a feeling air is getting into the system somehow as the heater plugs appear to be fine but cannot find anything obvious. Help!

1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 diesel - Poor Starting - madf

Fuel return pipes on these are notorious for typical poor Vauxhall quality.

Inspect thoroughly after engine is running for weeping. Yours may be 12 years old so I'd replace as a matter of course..

Edited by madf on 10/09/2010 at 11:56