99 Galaxy 1.9tdi Starting Problem

[drp1]

I have just replaced the cylinder head on my 1.9tdi galaxy. The engine turns over fine but won't show any signs of starting. I have cracked the nuts on the injectors and fuel is getting through, although there must be a problem somewhere in the fuel system as I can see the diesel draining back from the fuel pump through the clear pipe that runs along the front of the engine.

 

When I first re-connected the battery I got some beeps (2 beeps), which I assume are for diagnostic purposes but these have stopped now.

 

Does anyone have any ideas?

[Phil]

Hi,

I have had this several times, the fuel draining back is probably due to the fuel filter emptying whilst you were doing the job.

the way i normally get these to start is to make sure all injector to fuelpump are tightened up and just release the left hand one just a tad to allow the air under pressure to release and try to start, if this doesnt work then i remove the wire from the diesel stop valve on the pump and link the valve to the + side of the battery, this makes sure the immobiliser isnt causing a problem and allows diesel to flow until the power is removed.

 

HTH

Phil

[zorgman]

i tow them if ive had fuel line open. why they didnt fit a prime bulb is beyond me. you sure youve set timing correct. is there smoke coming from the exhaust. try a bit easy start in intake to whip it over. first time i did it the pump timing was wrong so no start try moving pump advance and retard to check

[stevendawes]

I have just replaced the cylinder head on my 1.9tdi galaxy. The engine turns over fine but won't show any signs of starting. I have cracked the nuts on the injectors and fuel is getting through, although there must be a problem somewhere in the fuel system as I can see the diesel draining back from the fuel pump through the clear pipe that runs along the front of the engine.

 

When I first re-connected the battery I got some beeps (2 beeps), which I assume are for diagnostic purposes but these have stopped now.

 

Does anyone have any ideas?

i know its not rocket science but if you are at least 1 tooth out on the timing it wont start i had this problem on a 1.9tdi 2000 it baffeled me for weeks it would start on easystart but not on its own then i spoke to a pump mechanic and he said the same so i took it all apart as it is a pain the belt and timed it spot on and brummmmmmm it started first go hope this helps