Arash Gillan

Hi all,
i have a 98 C250 TD, lately finding it very hard to start, the engine is turning over but will not fire. It takes a few long attempts befor it fires up. I have replaced the heater plugs and battery but still no difference.

burt 51

air in fuel lines repace fuel lines and put a non retrun valve with a primer blub it work for me car runs so much better

lordofthering

Did you check spark plugs ?

rocbtm

old battery?

Arash Gillan

Thanks, I am sure you are right. I am no too shy with getting my hands dirty but any indication of how complicated is the job?

Arash Gillan

Thanks for your reply - but it is a diesel and the glow plugs are new

burt 51

hi arash the job is very easy fuel line runs up the near side of the car. inside the engine bay cut rubber fuel line 5 cm above metal fuel line.put 8mm non return valve in with small length of fuel line then primer bulb suck diesel through to primer bulb and connect fuel back on then pressurize fuel system and start the car hope this helps 8mm primer blub on e bay number 370281352549 and a 8mm non return valve on e bay number 220848135272

Arash Gillan

Hi Burt, thanks for the tips. I'll get on with it soon as I can as she is getting worse with the cold weather!