Is that all you tried, spin the pump wheel? I'm hoping you also tried to pull up and down on it as well.

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84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

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86 190D N/A 2.5L Auto 265k "Ruby" -Sold-
79 300D 242k "Condi" my first -sold- RIP
2013 chevy sonic hatchback - had to for work

Hmm, interesting comments. I will try a few of the things suggested in the morning. I am interested in more input, but you peeps have been very helpful thus far.

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No, it's not all I tried. Of course, I'm more green on this car that the last car iworked on extensively - a '68 Mustang. I'm admittedly more ignorant about diesels, which is why I'm asking for help.

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Swapping feed and return lines as per Bio... is a good idea, as is making your own fuel tank to isolate a potential problem as per Bio... again. The primers are old, and many leak and fail. Running bio diesel will speed up this problem, as it is corrosive to rubber and the internals don't last long. I've had five MBZ, have replaced all with the black unit, use old style for bio, it'll last a bit longer. Fuel pump failures are rare, yet not unheard of. But if you can't pull fuel from tank, doubt that's your problem. Clogged tank strainer more than likely, perform above tests, go from there. Good luck. Oh, and if Iraq is experiencing a civil war, we, by definition can't be involved, Steven Colbert.

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