1995 Clio diesel very difficult to start

[annebrodie]

We had a problem with the fuel pump on our Clio, and another diesel pump was fitted. From then on, she would start, then immediately would die. Once started again, she would run fine.

However, she has gotten increasingly difficult to start. Now the routine is to switch on to preheat the glow plugs, pop the bonnet, get out of the car, use the priming pump 7-8 times, get back in the car, say a prayer and crank her like hell. Then she splutters and coughs, and eventually catches, at which point you have to force loads of diesel into her to keep her going.

Once she's running, she's driving great, but this can't go on! We're going to need a TRACTOR battery once winter comes. Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[edde]

Sounds you you have air in the system somehow.

 

[TomTom]

Dodgy fuel pump by the sounds of it not sure if you have to have it timed/marked up on them depending if a Specialist did the job or a back street garage. For the time being get a hot air gun up the intake pipe and fire away

Clogged fuel tank sender maybe? Lift pump Hence the spluttering.

Bit before my time that old engine, I'd PM Mike @ Rentech if i where you.