ok i've had 4 idis one had same problem so i sold it, but i wanna keep this one ( in sig). after it sits for about 30 mins roughly it wait for glow plugs and it starts right up and dies maybe 5 sec after, then i have to pump throttle and crank, may take 2 or 3 cranking sessions of about 30 secs to finally start, after that it runs like a champ..... i think its the fuel pump leaking off, any ideas out there?? oh and there is no sign of leakage after the filter..

thanks guys

 

This first thing I would be looking at is the tees for the return on the injectors and the return lines themselves. If those tees even look damp on the injectors they are leaking and need replaced.... I would replace them anyway unless they have been replaced recently.

 

Thats what i thought at first too, but i checked em all out and all look good no leaks anywhere... And the lines look decent too, i'm goin ahead and puttin a lift pump. On tomorra and well see how it does, thanks

 

well? problem solved?

 

Changed the lift pump and problem not solved?! Still has same problme, no clue now thinkin bout changin out return line kit like was mentioned, but idk its $54 i really don't wanna spend bc mine look ok? Any other thoughts?

 

any fuel wetness around the fuel filter or filter head?

 

Not a lick of fuel, any where....

 

have you tested fuel pressure after the filter?

 

Sure haven't, but she runs great after she starts... Wouldn't that be good pressure then??? Could it be worn out injectors because, it white smokes quite a bit at idle, which i know most due though?

 

mine smokes nothing at idle. only under load.

how many miles are on the truck?