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I know what you mean about Slug! Although she Happily got up to Glentrool at a constant 70 last Friday....apart from the hills on the A75! Oh and coming home at 56 on the back of a truck. I used to get 80-85 quite easily out of a Berlingo(much lighter) I had and my old C15 would do 85-90 but they weigh nothing. Just wish I had a 1.9 TD but then turbo's bring all sorts of grief don't they.
Yes everything is made in China now. I have heard bad things said about Bosch parts now they are made there. I guess if you go for one of the bigger names they must at least have better quality control.
I'm waiting on a couple of non car bits from China that seem to be taking forever too. Maybe it's the Corvid 19 holding it up.

Hi Vaz, went out this morning and she fired straight up so all sorted bar the weeping from fuel housing lid. I did see that genuine housing but funds at the moment are a bit tight so after some research I ordered a PURFLUX one. Apparently it is a trusted make and even Peugeot use their filters.
They aren't as cheap as the crappy Chinese ones but one seller has a few for £29.99. Usually around £80
Link here if anyone interested  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Pu … 2749.l2649
When I get it i'll let you know if there should be a seal lower down as well.
Good to know that you only have to open one injector and not all of them to purge.

Yes it was a relief not hearing any rattles. It's only done 107k and never let me down. Did you just cut the heads off the bolts to fit into the vacuum pipes?

Thanks for that Casper. It's starting now as long as it's primed so the leak at the housing seems to be causing the fuel to draw back. I reckon the one way valve will help but i'm definitely going to have to buy another housing lid. Tried two different rings(clamps) and made no difference.
If I hadn't broken the housing lid taking the egr off i'd be all set now 

I was dreading someone suggesting that Ken lol.
Think that means i'll def have to remove inlet. 
Battery is still charging so i'll give it another go and if not try that. Is it best to prime it and not give it any accelerator when I try and start it?
I've never had a problem with her before. Had new glow plugs recently  & has always been a great Starter.

That's great, thanks Casper

Haha oh I miss the days of filling my pockets with rotor arms, fuses etc and paying a quid for a dizzy cap for a mk1 escort
Nice to know there's still some Scrappies you can do that in. My nearest one is about 10 miles away and it's all strictly behind the counter or they might let you in the yard but they search your tool box.
I bet the one I ordered will be a crappy fit too.
Fingers crossed re the rattle. Will let you know how I got on in a couple of days when parts get here. Meanwhile giving the egr a good clean. Is this type possible to blank off?

Will attempt it tomorrow. Wish I had smaller hands lol.

Ken, that photo is a great help thank you. I located the torx screws on the inlet but not sure how i'm going to get them out. Did you use a t27 socket?
I am really hoping removing the egr will be enough as tracing the pipe with my hand it feels like it's the pipe directly behind the valve. Fingers crossed! I will report back tomorrow.

Hi Vaz, Blimey I hope I haven't damaged the teeth on that clip!  I wish the pipe was plastic.. unfortunately it's steel and since this morning I've worked out that it's an injector pipe. I've got the nut off the pump end but access to the other is limited. I'm hoping getting the egr off will show me where the other end is! I will report back tomorrow with how I get on. Thanks for your advice.

Sorry I can see it's not a maf now but part of the plastic inlet manifold. are they easy to remove? Would give me better access.