Diesel prming

2009rovert · May 7th, 2013, 21:21

I've got a 2003 1.9d Sport Lux but must admit to knowing little about diesel engines. I've done the oil and filter change but I want to change the fuel filter and although there are plenty of threads explaining how to do it I know that after a change it will need priming but I can't for the life in me find where exactly the primer is located. Anybody out there able to help?

liberate · May 7th, 2013, 21:28

looking at the fuel filter housing from the left wing its behind and below the fuel filter. its shaped similar to a rugby ball in a vertical orientation.

2009rovert · May 8th, 2013, 16:59

Thanks very much, problem solved. I can get on with changing the filter now.

gatos · May 8th, 2013, 17:51

This is where it is. See Biotoxic's excellent guide here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=146544

2009rovert · May 8th, 2013, 19:03

Thanks mate, I feel a bit more confident now I know where to locate it (just been to have a look).

gatos · May 8th, 2013, 19:54

It is secured by two brackets hooks (you can see the top one). You can gently remove it from the brackets and pump it a lot easier. When it gets nice and hard, you can secure it back in it's place and you are good to go

liberate · May 8th, 2013, 20:26

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Originally Posted by gatos

It is secured by two brackets hooks (you can see the top one). You can gently remove it from the brackets and pump it a lot easier. When it gets nice and hard, you can secure it back in it's place and you are good to go

dam it! i didn't realise you could unclip the pump, i cursed volvo for bad design as i pushed awkwardly with thumb and forefinger. good news was the car started first time : )

gatos · May 8th, 2013, 20:39

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Originally Posted by liberate

dam it! i didn't realise you could unclip the pump, i cursed volvo for bad design as i pushed awkwardly with thumb and forefinger. good news was the car started first time : )

lol. Been there done that. However, a few weeks ago when Samwell came over to mine to service his car, I completely forgot about it and was also swearing about the stupid design, only to remember that I could take it off.....

liberate · May 8th, 2013, 21:06

i'm going to upgrade my pump with this for exact pressure reading

gatos · May 8th, 2013, 21:46

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Originally Posted by liberate

i'm going to upgrade my pump with this for exact pressure reading

lol. Make sure it has a long enough hose so you can wear the stethoscope while you are driving and listen to the engine......

May 7th, 2013, 21:21	#1
2009rovert New Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2017 13:27 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: bradford	Diesel prming I've got a 2003 1.9d Sport Lux but must admit to knowing little about diesel engines. I've done the oil and filter change but I want to change the fuel filter and although there are plenty of threads explaining how to do it I know that after a change it will need priming but I can't for the life in me find where exactly the primer is located. Anybody out there able to help?

May 8th, 2013, 19:54	#6
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	It is secured by two brackets hooks (you can see the top one). You can gently remove it from the brackets and pump it a lot easier. When it gets nice and hard, you can secure it back in it's place and you are good to go __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

May 7th, 2013, 21:28	#2
liberate I've Been Banned Last Online: May 13th, 2015 12:51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Greenwich	looking at the fuel filter housing from the left wing its behind and below the fuel filter. its shaped similar to a rugby ball in a vertical orientation.

May 8th, 2013, 16:59	#3
2009rovert New Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2017 13:27 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: bradford	Thanks very much, problem solved. I can get on with changing the filter now.

May 8th, 2013, 19:03	#5
2009rovert New Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2017 13:27 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: bradford	Thanks mate, I feel a bit more confident now I know where to locate it (just been to have a look).

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