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[TheBoy]

This is a different issue to the lack of working glowplugs

When parked uphill overnight, it tends to die a few seconds after starting, and makes it a right pig to start again.  Parked downhill, its much better .

I'm thinking leak off pipes, but a quick glance, the *look* ok.  Would I see diesel around them if they leaked?

[henryd]

They tend to let air in rather than diesel out, classic symptoms though !!

[TheBoy]

They tend to let air in rather than diesel out, classic symptoms though !!

Ah, right, understood.

Is it worth replacing the T pieces, or inspect them first before spending £25 on a set (genuine, as cant find any specs to get pattern).

As to the pipework, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pearl-PDP03-Diesel-Vauxhall-Vectra/dp/B006I53DF0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pl_foot_top?ie=UTF8 looks cheap and nasty at under £4 delivered, or the genuine GM is £16 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284044184883?epid=13020061735&hash=item42225a4d33:g:OFcAAOSwtsNfhazf ?

[Sir Tigger KC]

Yep as Henry said you've got air getting in and the diesels draining back. 

I had exact same symptoms on the Mondeo a few years ago after the local garage serviced it.  Turned out they hadn't reconnected one of the fuel pipes into the fuel filter properly. 

Thinking about it I had the same on an old Merc C250TD workhorse I had as well.  IIRC I followed Mr DTM's favourite methodology of randomly changing parts (fuel pipes and joints) until I solved the problem. 

[STEMO]

They tend to let air in rather than diesel out, classic symptoms though !!

Ah, right, understood.

Is it worth replacing the T pieces, or inspect them first before spending £25 on a set (genuine, as cant find any specs to get pattern).

As to the pipework, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pearl-PDP03-Diesel-Vauxhall-Vectra/dp/B006I53DF0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pl_foot_top?ie=UTF8 looks cheap and nasty at under £4 delivered, or the genuine GM is £16 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284044184883?epid=13020061735&hash=item42225a4d33:g:OFcAAOSwtsNfhazf ?

The amazon one:
"Honestly the cheapest looking hose I've ever seen. It's 1/3rd the wall thickness you get with OEM hoses or ones purchased from the likes of Halfords or Euro Car Parts"

[TheBoy]

I had noted that on the reviews

[Sir Tigger KC]

What could possibly go wrong...........

[TheBoy]

What could possibly go wrong...........

I suppose the cheap option would prove it.  As it seems to be difficult to prove it is the leak-offs, last changed by that DTM fella about 5 years ago when he sorted the intakes.

That said, it looks like the bulk of the cost is in 3 t pieces needed.

[Nick W]

What could possibly go wrong...........

I suppose the cheap option would prove it.  As it seems to be difficult to prove it is the leak-offs, last changed by that DTM fella about 5 years ago when he sorted the intakes.

That said, it looks like the bulk of the cost is in 3 t pieces needed.

Why would you want to do the job twice though?

[TheBoy]

What could possibly go wrong...........

I suppose the cheap option would prove it.  As it seems to be difficult to prove it is the leak-offs, last changed by that DTM fella about 5 years ago when he sorted the intakes.

That said, it looks like the bulk of the cost is in 3 t pieces needed.

Why would you want to do the job twice though?

I agree on that principle - although it looks to be a quick and easy job on it.

But you are the one who is always suggesting not using genuine parts (which are generally of a known good quality)

[STEMO]

What could possibly go wrong...........

I suppose the cheap option would prove it.  As it seems to be difficult to prove it is the leak-offs, last changed by that DTM fella about 5 years ago when he sorted the intakes.

That said, it looks like the bulk of the cost is in 3 t pieces needed.

Why would you want to do the job twice though?

I agree on that principle - although it looks to be a quick and easy job on it.

But you are the one who is always suggesting not using genuine parts (which are generally of a known good quality)

We're talking pennies, tight arse. Just do whatevers quickest.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

What could possibly go wrong...........

I suppose the cheap option would prove it.  As it seems to be difficult to prove it is the leak-offs, last changed by that DTM fella about 5 years ago when he sorted the intakes.

That said, it looks like the bulk of the cost is in 3 t pieces needed.

Why would you want to do the job twice though?

I agree on that principle - although it looks to be a quick and easy job on it.

But you are the one who is always suggesting not using genuine parts (which are generally of a known good quality)

We're talking pennies, tight arse. Just do whatevers quickest.

Not everyone is blessed with unlimited wealth, like you.

[Doctor Gollum]

Can you still get parts for a car that old? 

[TheBoy]

Can you still get parts for a car that old? 

Its younger than all but the last of the Omegas

[dave the builder]

Can you still get parts for a car that old? 

they don't need parts very often
much like astra G , cheap to run , no resale value though