1988 Mercedes Benz Other diesil starvation

1988 MERCEDES BENZ
2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PAW82
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hi i have a Mercedes 508 diesel van and it wont start, if i open a injector pipe it will run and drive ok then when i turn the engine off again it wont start could it be the fuel filter? there is plenty of fuel in the tank thanks in advance
Nov 15, 2014 at 6:44 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You may have a blocked filter or an air leak in the fuel system, replace filter and bleed fuel system, report back on any change to the hard starting.
Nov 15, 2014 at 9:58 AM
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PAW82
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i changed the filter my mate had to tow me to start it i took it for a good run then left it running for half an hour or so shut it off then had the same problem wont start , if i put it in gear then turn the key it will start could this be due to lack of compression ?
Nov 17, 2014 at 6:52 AM
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PAW82
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i forgot to mention when i try starting off the key it puts out loads of white smoke
Nov 17, 2014 at 6:53 AM
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White smoke in a diesel can be a sigh of low compression, check valve clearances and try and get a compression test done, you will require a diesel comp tester a petrol engine tested will not work.
Nov 17, 2014 at 5:06 PM
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