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Diesel Engine Fuel System

Checking Fuel Supply

In this manual: Diesel Engine Fuel System
General Information — 9Engine — 14Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.1 and 1.3 l Engines — 15Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.6 and 1.8 L Engines — 13Diesel Engine Disassembly and Assembly — 16Fuel System — 1Carburetor Engine Fuel System — 19Fuel injection system — 17Diesel Engine Fuel System — 15Clutch — 12Transmission — 37Transmission — 8Front-wheel drive — 5Steering — 12Front Suspension — 9Rear Suspension — 4Brake System — 16Body — 26Electrical System — 42Wiring Diagrams — 24
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PROCEDURE

If the engine has starting difficulties, check whether fuel is being supplied to the injectors. To do this, loosen the fuel line nuts at two injectors and crank the engine without preheating. Fuel should flow out from under the nuts. Tighten the nuts.

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