How long did you crank the engine? You probably still have air in the injector lines and spin-on filter. It may take up to a minute of total cranking time to purge all the air out. Of course give the starter a break every now and then.

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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual)

Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL

I have cranked it many many times. I crank it for 20 seconds and then give it a 1 minute rest (give or take) between cranks. I bleed the spin on filter of air but nothing..... Before I ran out of fuel she started up easily each time.

thanks for the reply

I was going to crack the hardlines but my Mech said I shouldn't need to.

but just in case do u know of a link that describes the process.

Do I just open each line one at a time or all five at once?

As soon as I get back to work I'm gonna get a repair manual and some new tools and some winter maintenance. Timing and bad luck have me exasperated. But it is only a matter of time b4 me and the car are back up to speed.

This is my first diesel auto. I've been a shade tree mech for years, but at times I get in over my head. From what I've read online, I'm gonna enjoy working on and maintaining this car. I dragged home 2 300d's before I found the 300sd. The 300's proved to be unroadworthy, the poor souls had been mistreated and they went to the boneyard because I was unable to store them.

Thanks again everyone for your help. I look forward to the day I can assist some of u and others.