M57 High pressure pump flow through

M57 High pressure pump flow through

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dmlsrh

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1 posts

13 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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The issue i have is that the i have no flow restriction an the high pressure pump.

when i turn the ignition on the inline electric pump runs and pumps diesel up to the engine through the pump and back though the return line to the tank as a continuous flow the pressure doesn't build for the pump to turn off.

as a result the engine cranks but will not fire as if air at the pump or system.

if i restrict the flow after the electric pump the pressure builds and the electric pump turns off as it should.

Would air at the pump allow a flow though it and prevent the supply pressure building? if so how do i bleed it out ?

if not what else could be at fault ?

Thanks in advance !


GreenV8S

30,484 posts

291 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Does that engine use a pressure regulator on the lift pump? If so, the symptoms seem to suggest that's failed.