On 30 Dec, 12:59, Mike Harrison wrote:
I have a diesel transit (2.5L K reg) that hasn't been run for a year or so, but was formerly a very
quick starter, even when cold *- have been through a few charge/try-to-start cycles, (maybe a total

Any hints for how to get it going - is there an easy way to prime the pump etc.? Is it possible that
the fuel shutoff valve has stuck?

You should hear the cut off valve click when you turn the ignition
on.You can also feel it if you hold onto it while someone else turns
on the ignition.