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Hi,

Next problem.

Bit of background - recon 1.6 TD(JX) fitted 2 months back.

Starts first time, no smoking (very small little puff , tiny when 1st start of day.) Accelerates and seems to be plenty of power, more so than the previous JX that was in her.

BUT, a little niggle keeps happening and it's now getting on my moobs... it seems to happen in 2nd or 3rd typically, it is like a kagarooing effect.

It either happens when dropping back on the gas, or when accelerating back up again. Its like a series of severe shudders/bouncing/almost stalls, but if I gently drop a cog or accelerate it smooths out.

It has all new belts, new oil and fuel filter etc with the new engine.

I am thinking it's fuel related... filled with fresh diesel and it's still doing it!!grrr

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*bump* :oops:

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Got someone else to press on the accelerator earlier and there are a couple of bubbles in the clear fuel line, they eventually go, and then more appear a few minutes later, so air must be getting in somewhere.

Is the clear pipe prone to perishing and small holes at all??

I have looked but I cannot see any holes anywhere... any ideas?

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Sorry fella, we're not ignoring you - we're all just pondering it. Does sound as though you've identified problem. Definately check fuel line along its length.
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Hi CovKid,

Cheers for the reply matey.

The clear line (where the bubbles appearing) goes onto a different hose (black, not see-thru) Is it literally a case of getting under the van with a torch and checking between the tank and injection pump?

Is it an easy job to replace?

Thanks mate

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Indeed, and check any tank breather hoses. I'm not a diesel guru unfortunately but maybe as a first move, check the line for any signs of moisture.
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Ok- I shall have a good look tomorrow :-)

I think i will put on a new fuel filter as well, just in case something isn't quite right there.

Can you advise- do I have to fill the fuel filter with diesel prior to fitting it? or just fit it from the box and starting the engine a few times will purge the pump?

Thanks again
Mike

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