suspect that there is a lack of fuel being delivered to the primer unit, is the pump in the tank, how di I remove for repair.replace and what is the part no or repl model. the engine is 1.8 turbo diesel k reg I have repl. the primer unit and noticed some resin build up on the fuel line banjo. The fault is intermittent as the vehicle doed stsrt on occasions and once started does not cut out

any help/advice much appreccaited

A P Pelosi, March 2008

Hi mate - I had a similar problem with mine. I bought a new priming pump, and when i went to put it on, i found that inside the bolt for the inlet of the priming pump, there was a small mesh filter which had become caked with sh*te - i cleaned this out and replaced it, and the problem has gone. Give it a go! took me ages to sus that one out!

jim, May 2008

the delivery pump is integral with the injector pump, the pickup in the tank is prone to blocking with a black looking gunge this is because diesel fuel is active with a type of bacteria which after time causes the buildup of this slime, the tank unit is located just behind the cab on the offside of the tank and can be removed by twisting the retaining ring anti-clockwise to release the unit,make sure to mark the flow and return pipes if you dissconnect them as this is very important. i would also suggest that you blow out the fuel lines with an airline to clear any sludge in the lines also check the diaphragm in the primer unit as these are rubber and are prone to perishing and therefore allow air into the system preventing the fuel system from operating correctly. hope this helps Neil.

Neil Hine, April 2008