Gumbelina
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Help! I changed the oil and oil filter, and also the fuel filter on my '05 PD Jetta variant today; afterward it started fine, I pulled it down the driveway, and then it died (after running for probably 5 seconds). After that it turned over but it wouldn't start. I realized I hadn't primed the fuel filter, so I pulled the t-fitting out, primed it, still wouldn't start.
I did notice that the O-rings that came with the (Meyle) fuel filter were both black, previous ones came with one black and one light blue, would this possibly be causing an issue? I pulled the mickey mouse clip off and looked at the O-rings, it doesn't appear that they are being pinched, and the t-fitting goes back into the top of the fuel filter smoothly.
I pulled the #2 hose off the filter and turned the key to the first position; hubby confirmed that fuel squirted out of the filter tee. Am I correct in assuming that would rule out problems with the filter and also with the fuel lift pump?
What else do I need to check? I just hit 100,000 miles and have a timing belt change scheduled w/JetAAH on Thursday, but I'm worried that I will end up having to get my baby towed to him for repairs if I can't figure this out
I did notice that the O-rings that came with the (Meyle) fuel filter were both black, previous ones came with one black and one light blue, would this possibly be causing an issue? I pulled the mickey mouse clip off and looked at the O-rings, it doesn't appear that they are being pinched, and the t-fitting goes back into the top of the fuel filter smoothly.
I pulled the #2 hose off the filter and turned the key to the first position; hubby confirmed that fuel squirted out of the filter tee. Am I correct in assuming that would rule out problems with the filter and also with the fuel lift pump?
What else do I need to check? I just hit 100,000 miles and have a timing belt change scheduled w/JetAAH on Thursday, but I'm worried that I will end up having to get my baby towed to him for repairs if I can't figure this out