non return valve

geof · Post by **geof** » 31 Jul 2007, 09:03

hello, ive got a xantia td and the fuel bulb needs pumping in the mornings to start it. ive read that you can get a non return valve to fit in the system. can anybody tell me where to get one from ( lincos / halfords etc ) geof.

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 31 Jul 2007, 10:23

Probably better to find the air leak. If its got a Bosch pump have a look at the leakoff pipes first.

Post by **Peter.N.** » 31 Jul 2007, 10:26

Cant help you with a non return valve I'm afraid, but that't only treating the symptoms. You obviously have an air leak some where, allowing the fuel to drain back to the tank. Check all the fuel pipe joints for tightness and also the fuel filter cover, also the leak off pipes or possibly the fuel bulb itself. If you can park your car for a while facing steeply downhill, the leak should manifest itself as fuel leakage.

Post by **Peter.N.** » 31 Jul 2007, 10:28

You obviously type faster than me Jeremy!

geof · Post by **geof** » 31 Jul 2007, 10:29

thanks, will do that also when i have time. geof

weety · Post by **weety** » 01 Aug 2007, 00:16

you can buy the non return valves of e bay but i would agree you are better of fixing the problem rather than the sympton ........