Fuel not getting to rail

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Budgie325
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Post Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:18 pm

So, my 325i started running a bit rough the other day. I'd just done the cambelt and it had been sitting for a few years without running.

Long story short, the rail isn't getting fuel. I've rigged up a line direct from the pump outlet to the rail and it fires and runs fine.

What's it likely to be? Blocked filter? There's no mechanical cut off I've missed?
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Post Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:16 pm

Fuel filter would be my next call,but if the thing has been standing,it may be an idea to blow the fuel lines through.
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Post Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:45 pm

Yeah, that's my thoughts. I've ordered a new filter. Going to get that swapped and see what difference it makes.