Fuel Filter change 2005 2.0 L TDI 140 GT

[dog78]

Well thanks to the help from this forum, I managed to do the timing belt, a bit awkward with little room, but with a bit of patience it was all good.
I thought I would do all the filters and oil at the same time.
But when changing the the fuel filter, I forgot to prime. It ran perfectly for a short time than cut out. So I opened the fuel filter housing and primed it but it still won't start.
What is the best way to purge it, tow it and bump start it?
I had this happen on a Ford diesel van , and the only way I got it to start was to tow it and bump it.
All help much appreciated by this relatively new member.
Many thanks.

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[jamesh89]

This happened to me once and cycling the ignition 5 or 6 times was enough to sort it out as the pump primes the lines with ignition on - just turn ignition on for a few seconds until you hear the pump under the back seats stop and then repeat

Hope that helps

[dog78]

Thanks James, that's what did and it fired into life slowly, it's running fine now.
Thanks again.

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