Ryanj Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Evening, It looks like I have an issue with air getting into the fuel system (cuts out on first start, when it does start white smoke from exhaust, when I turn the engine off with the bonnet up there is a sound of air seeping through something around the diesel filter) this sounds quite air in fuel system doesn't it? Has anyone had experience, or is a mechanic and can give me an estimate on price for getting the issue fixed? Could it be a biggy or not too bad a job? Thank you, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1tch Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Guessing a 1.4 TDCi? The cost should be very minimal if not free, air in the lines probably just means the quick connectors on the fuel filter aren't 100% seated - if you take the airbox off you will see the air in the line, usually one of the lines will have tiny bubbles in it. I would however suggest simply disconnecting and connecting the quick connectors on the fuel filter - is the filter an OEM one or an aftermarket one? Sometimes aftermarket filters don't always seat 100%. You might need to use an 8mm socket to remove the metal shield on the top of the filter to get to the front connector. Have a go and report back, should be a very easy fix, if this doesn't cure the issue it might simply be one of the lines has a pinhole leak due to the age of the lines plus it sitting on top of a hot engine - they are also cheap to replace but suggest trying to reseat initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanj Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hi @m1tch Sorry it's a 1.6, its the zs diesel. I haven't checked the airbox you know. I'll take a look in daylight tomorrow. It's an OEM filter as far as I know, wasn't told it's any different when I bought the car. Thanks for the reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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