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I pulled the pre filter out of the main fuel filter housing. If I have an operating electric fuel pump would fuel not come pouring out from the line attached to the pre filter, esspecially if I cranked the engine? I did this and no fuel. If it is the pump where is it? I looked under the car and it was not apperent. Thanks. Randjam

Here are some other thoughts, (no expert here).

You do have a screen in the tank. I've never replaced mine.

Guess - I thought the fuel systems worked in a loop, pumping fuel in and all excess back at all times. So, if it had air in it somewhere that could obviously end the pumping process.

Another Guess - I was thinking that the fuel pump was actually on the side of the IP?

Sorry not much help. My diesels have been trouble free for the most part or I happened to be out of town at the time and had the dealer fix for The Bride, now it's my personal car, so I will deal with most items and learn too from here on out.

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1999 E300DT Obsydian Black Metallic, Heated Full Leather Parchment options, E2, K2, 136,000+, best 36.5 mpg - GP's 12-04 & 11-12 Zero Stuck
2010 Honda Odyssey - The BrideMobile - best 26.5
(2) 2005 Honday Accord- (1 -Corporate 1 - Personal) - 110,000 4-cyl 30mpg
2000 VW Golf GLS TDI, Upsolute Chip (sold to Brother, now 300+k on it) 48.5 mpg like clock work
1987 Honda CRX HF - Sold 87,000 always over 50 mpg Max 67 mpg