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Headache trying to bleed my fuel pump
Posted: 05 Apr 2026, 07:39
by aimlessrock
I changed the fuel filter in my van (1.9 AEF diesel) and I just can’t get the van to now start.
Any tips on how to best bleed the pump?
Thanks
Re: Headache trying to bleed my fuel pump
Posted: 05 Apr 2026, 11:33
by silverbullet
Did you prime the new filter with fresh fuel before fitting?
Re: Headache trying to bleed my fuel pump
Posted: 05 Apr 2026, 11:50
by davidoft1
Cranking over will prime it eventually, 30 seconds cranking at a time
Re: Headache trying to bleed my fuel pump
Posted: 05 Apr 2026, 12:54
by aimlessrock
Yeah I filled the filter with fuel and replaced the fuel line to the pump also.
I’ve just ordered an inline manual pump that I will also fit to save myself the headache of this when I next do the filter change.
Also, I cut open the used fuel filter open (was dated 2015) and it was full of brown sludge- possible fuel tank corrosion?