Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.8 Priming a diesel engine help!

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Tue 21 Apr 2009 15:20
98 1.8 Priming a diesel engine help! - Halis
I have a dodgy fuel gauge and I stupidly let me diesel escort run dry without realising. I have put enough in from a can to get it started but it still won't turn over. Someone has said i need to prime it - never done this before and excuse my ignorance but I don't know enough to just fiddle around. Where do I find the pump when I look under the bonnet and generally how long do I need to pump it for?

If it still doesn't start (in anticipation) any ideas why?

Thanks!

Edited by Halis on 21/04/2009 at 15:21

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Tue 21 Apr 2009 21:35
98 1.8 Priming a diesel engine help! - Peter.N.
Should be a button on top of the fuel filter, keep pumping it until it goes hard.
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Tue 21 Apr 2009 21:58
98 1.8 Priming a diesel engine help! - Peter D
Do not over stress the button. It is 11 years old and the rubber may slit and priming will not happen. Regards Peter
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