URGENT - advice needed please

robconnors1977 · Post by **robconnors1977** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:34 am

I have had a problem with power loss and engine holding back on my hdi 90.

I have today removed the fuel filter housing lid and there appears to be what looks like spots of metal - no bigger than a pin head and approx 7 of them. Is this considered normal or is this the start of the LP pump. Has any one else seen this as i know this is common but i do not know how big the swarf particles normally are??

Gus · Post by **Gus** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 2:57 pm

Best way to get a reply on this problem mate is to post a good quality picture and let others have a look - its a lot easier than trying to desipher problem from a discription.

mbell666 · Post by **mbell666** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:20 pm

metals bits in the filter is normally a sign of the low pressure/lift pump is on its way (Common thing). I am not sure if its ok just to have a few bits thou.

A hint that it is going and i would change it, the cost of the pump v the cost of fixing the damage doesn't warrant not doing it! the bits can kill the HP pump and injectors!