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Engine won't run after changing timing belt

Tiny
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I have a It is a 1991 model 1.6 ltr. Marinized VW Diesel and just changed the timing belt (hired diesel mechanic to do this). It started but quit in a few minutes and will not start now. Changed the solenoid in the compressor and bleed water (not much) out of the filter system.
1) put in new timing belt.
2) put in new water pump
3) put in new thermostat
4) put in new compressor "stop" solenoid

It ran briefly then stopped like it had no fuel Checked fuel filter, bled off just a little water, about a tablespoon,
It started and ran but overheated took out new thermostat and found it was stuck put in old thermostat
started but only ran a few minutes and stopped. Read manual and replaces compressor stop solenoid with new one checked elect power to solenoid and it was "ON" Checked oil and not fuel in oil.


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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 11:43 PM

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Tiny
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Are you getting goood fuel pressure? I'm not an expert on diesal engines, so please bear with me.
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Sunday, October 9th, 2011 AT 12:42 AM
Tiny
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NO. It seems to be a fuel problem either an air lock or something similiar
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Sunday, October 9th, 2011 AT 1:56 AM
Tiny
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Did this have any running issues prior to this service?

Roy
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Sunday, October 9th, 2011 AT 2:03 AM
Tiny
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Open the #1 fuel line and see if you can bleed out any air.
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Sunday, October 9th, 2011 AT 3:37 AM

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