Zafira 2.0DTi doesnt like starting uphill

[Uk_friendly_fire]

This is a pain - does anyone know the cure for this?
My Zafira does not want to start and takes ages cranking and pumping the accelerator to get it started if left a few hours parked uphill. It seems the fuel drains back into the tank. Is there a solution?
Chris

 

[mikeFNB]

haven't replaced the petrol can have you?
sounds like what i had on my sintra .
put a sealled cap on worked a treat

mike

 

[Rock]

This is a pain - does anyone know the cure for this?
My Zafira does not want to start and takes ages cranking and pumping the accelerator to get it started if left a few hours parked uphill. It seems the fuel drains back into the tank. Is there a solution?
Chris

Vauxhall diesels are notorious for the lift pumps failing.

 

[Uk_friendly_fire]

Thanks for your comments - I thought it might be something simple like a non-return valve failing. I'll have to put up with it until the pump finally fails then! Thanks Chris

 

[neilmelville]

Thanks for your comments - I thought it might be something simple like a
non-return valve failing. I'll have to put up with it until the pump finally
fails then!
Thanks
Chris

 

[Uk_friendly_fire]

Is there a test for this?
regs
Chris

 

[neilmelville]

Is there a test for this?
regs
Chris

What version of the DTi engine have you got - the earlier the engine, the more likely they are to need replacing - heard rumours that Vauxhall take about £400 to replace them

Neil

 

[Uk_friendly_fire]

Is there a test for this?
regs
Chris

What version of the DTi engine have you got - the earlier the engine, the more likely they are to need replacing - heard rumours that Vauxhall take about £400 to replace them

Neil

Neil,
High pressure turbo Y20HTL I think (X reg car)

 

[me140]

Before you get into big money fit a new set of injector leak off pipes - bits will cost about £20-£25 including the 3 plastic T pieces and you can fit it yourself if you have any DIY capability. If when you pull the pipes off they have oil in them instead of diesel then injector seals have gone - if not seals are fine. Old pipes some times break when you pull them out of the injectors but not hard to pick old bits off. Garages will change you about an hours labour to do it. PS - it will take some starting afterwards cos or the air drawn into the fuel system.

 

[Uk_friendly_fire]

Before you get into big money fit a new set of injector leak off pipes - bits will cost about £20-£25 including the 3 plastic T pieces and you can fit it yourself if you have any DIY capability. If when you pull the pipes off they have oil in them instead of diesel then injector seals have gone - if not seals are fine. Old pipes some times break when you pull them out of the injectors but not hard to pick old bits off. Garages will change you about an hours labour to do it. PS - it will take some starting afterwards cos or the air drawn into the fuel system.

I have looked for these pipes before but could not locate them. Exactly where would I find them? Thanks Chris

 

[me140]

Thin rubber pipe that links all injectors and then goes to pump - take the plastic engine cover off and you will see them at the front. I have got some leak off pipe for sale on Ebay cheap ( sorry about quick plug)