Won't start facing downhill

Post by **glennyboy2** » 28 May 2007, 09:32

This sounds really stupid but my van won't start if it is left parked facing down hill. If I let it roll and level off, it evenually fires up. Any ideas folks?
Its an 89 1.7 diesel ftted 3000 miles ago ( good recon).

Post by **Rozzo** » 28 May 2007, 09:52

sounds like the fuel could be running back to tank m8. look for a poor joint on the fuel line (between pump and tank) where air could get in.

Post by **PEET** » 28 May 2007, 12:18

Fuel pumps on its last legs (easy and cheap fix!) and check all ya hoses as Glennyboy said, u dont want em leaking anyway!

Post by **lambrettalee** » 28 May 2007, 13:10

PEET wrote:Fuel pumps on its last legs (easy and cheap fix!) and check all ya hoses as Glennyboy said, u dont want em leaking anyway!

diesel fuel pump cheap!!!!, a mates did this , i put a non return valve in the fuel line and this worked, never done it since.

Post by **kit** » 28 May 2007, 18:31

I fitted one of those inline filters for about £3 it stops the fuel running back.

Post by **PEET** » 29 May 2007, 15:59

sorry didnt read diesel -doh!