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How do you fix a vauxhall astra van diesel as air lock in diesel pipes as i put new filter on?

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First post.
What you need to do is fill the fuel pump up with diesel and then start it. that avoids these stupid vauxhalls to get airlock.
however, now you got to fill the fuel pump with diesel and then tow it and then bump start it. that will allow the vehicle to unair-lock.
hope that helps
unpickedexpert@blueyonder.co.UK

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