Fitted new canister type fuel filter - now won't start!

[tommy94y]

Hi

I fitted a new canister type fuel filter to my ML270 CDI - now it won't start at all. Any advice please?

I bought one fuel filter on-line and it was a different type to the one supplied by the Mercedes garage. Are there 2 fuel filters on a 270 CDI???

Would appreciate any help.

Thanks

 

[BaldGuy]

Stupid question maybe... Did you fit it the right way around, some filters have an arrow showing you direction of flow....

 

[Sp!ke]

I'm guessing the pump will need priming somehow but someone with greater knowledge than me will be along in a moment with a more definitive answer I'm sure.

 

[BlackC55]

Fill the filter up with diesel and try again

 

[tommy94y]

Thanks for all the replies
Went to Mercedes - got a genuine canister filter, with new O ring for the clip on, filled the filter with diesel, turned it over for approx 20 secs - and she's now fine.

Many thanks for all your help

 

[trapperjohn]

Glad you are sorted.

Heres many happy miles to you.