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[Wayne G]

Is there a haynes for anything that has the 2.2dti in it?

[Goldy]

OK Wayne I used to maintain a fleet of taxi's and this was a common problem,it is probably the injector seals.
There are 2 easy ways to check ...parkthe car nose down on a hill overnite and you will probably find it will start in the morning as the fuel won't run back uphill,second test take out the fuel filter and look for a section of black on the bottom,this is engine oil as when the fuel runs back it sucks a little engine oil with it.
If these checks prove possative change your injector seals.
BTW they can be changed without removing the camshaft.
Hope this helps,any ? just ask.

[Omegatoy]

had vectra and zafira 2.2dti being a pain after filters etc and both had to be towed for  about half a mile before they would fire up!!!

[tommycon]

oh yes
the haynes vectra one, mar 1999-may 2002
hope that helps
Paul

Is there a haynes for anything that has the 2.2dti in it?

[Wayne G]

Result, more or less!  Can of diesel on bonnet, clear line to injector pump, after a bit of cranking, engine stared and ran, not probs.  Drove onto flat area, (was nose up on steep drive) reconnected fuel line, revved nuts off for a bit, and starts and runs no problem.  What do you reckon?  Injectors not shutting or something?  Can you fit a non return valve in the fuel line?  Whats the best method of finding air leak in fuel line?

I think the thing that was confusing the old man was in the handbook there is a picture of a car with a spanner through it, that should come on for a couple of secs when ignition is turned on, and relates to the immobiliser, engine electrics and exhaust electris I think, but this doesn't light up, so thought immob was having a fault.  No electric on engine as such, and none on exhaust, so maybe this one isn't used?  Thank you all for all the suggestions and help, he's a happy bunny again!

[Goldy]

I reckon if you park it nose UP on the drive tonight it wont start in the morning,re my first reply.
I strongly suggest you have a quick look at the fuel filter and check for oil stain re my first reply.
You can't carry a can of fuel with you all the time,can you?

[Wayne G]

Its been moved to a flat part of the drive, and is starting no problem at the mo.  The can was just to get it going and get it up the drive.  Sorry, didn't read all of your post properly, or didn't take it all in anyway, but I'm sure you're spot on.  Will check the filter, and go from there.  The seals you refer to, are they part of the injector, so the whole injector needs replacing?

[Elite Pete]

Its been moved to a flat part of the drive, and is starting no problem at the mo.  The can was just to get it going and get it up the drive.  Sorry, didn't read all of your post properly, or didn't take it all in anyway, but I'm sure you're spot on.  Will check the filter, and go from there.  The seals you refer to, are they part of the injector, so the whole injector needs replacing?

You can buy just the seals

[Elite Pete]

Before replaceing the injector seals, replace the bleed off pipes and T pieces. Its an easier and cheaper job, you never know your luck, it might just be them

[Goldy]

Oil in the fuel filter will give the game away