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99 passat tdi fuel problem

  • 07-11-2012 9:47pm
    #1
    rocky101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi
    I serviced my passat today, changed the fuel filter its the old type that screws up into t-bar. took a few mins to get car going after doing it which is normal. However car is getting really hard to start now its takin about a minute of turning key to start feels like its having to fill filter everytime it starts!! any ideas anyone what could be wrong?


Comments

  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Dodgey glow plug maybe?


  • #3
    rocky101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭rocky101


    was grand until i changed filter though was starting first tip even on cold days!


  • #4
    Ronnie Beck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Ronnie Beck


    rocky101 wrote: »
    was grand until i changed filter though was starting first tip even on cold days!


    Have you plumbed it up right. Sounds like airs getting in. You may have damaged a hose. If it has a clear piece of fuel line you could check for bubbles.


  • #5
    rocky101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭rocky101


    reckon u mite be rite about the fuel line had quite a bit of wrestling to do do to get filter loose mite have damaged a line would explain how air getting in


  • #6
    Ronnie Beck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Ronnie Beck


    It sounds like it. Replacement fuel lines can be got cheap enough. I'd say it's best done straight away if it is that for the sake of your fuel pump, starter etc.


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  • #7
    rocky101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭rocky101


    yeah gonna check in the morning ahh how do such simple jobs become so complicated


  • #8
    Ronnie Beck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Ronnie Beck


    rocky101 wrote: »
    yeah gonna check in the morning ahh how do such simple jobs become so complicated


    :D Nothings ever easy. I've done far worse than that. It's hard to know when to be gentle and when to get thick and get the hammer.


  • #9
    rocky101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭rocky101


    yeah especially with older yokes its usually the hammer lol


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