2005 Vauxhall Astra loss of power

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 2005
Variant: 17cdti diesal turbo
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
can be driving along then it starts to loss power then cuts out service light comes on , but then after a few mins it starts with out any problems, had it looked at fuel filter in tank was cleared from black sludge then went ok for a few days then did the same loss of power, the garage have replace a few bits such as filters near the fuel pump crank shaft sensor, and pipe, seams to be ok but then on the third try went out and lost power again, now hes trying to clean out or possible replace the fuel tank to see if this helps , its ok when doing short runs but i do about hour to work and an hour back so on long runs it seams to struggle with the power it just stops no warning lights come on othen than when it stops .......... what the garage did notice was the fuel tank looks if its been repaired at some point any ideas ,iam running out of money getting it fixed .
Posted: May 4, 2011 (12 years ago)
If fuel filter keeps getting contaminated , you may have to clean out / replace tank .
Posted May 5, 2011 (12 years ago)
what if they have all be checked and all are clean how can you tell if there is something in the fuel itseft the filter in the tank is clear, and the one in the front had been changed , so why does it go ok for a few days then only every third day it cuts out then restarts after the aa van turns up lol , anyone want to buy an astra 55 plate lol
Posted May 5, 2011 (12 years ago)
Have had a few cars over the years where there was something in tank floating about which every so often would get sucked up and block fuel . After stopping for a while it would drop clear once more and float about till next time .
Posted May 5, 2011 (12 years ago)
the garage have emptied the tank there was a load of black slugde in it and also the filter in the tank was black sludged again what is the best way to keep it clear or is it best with a new tank and where could i get a cheap tank dont want to go to vauxhall get ripped off ,scrap yards put holes in theres ? is it worth putting shell or bp fuel in it as there better quality and putting treatment in aswell ,
Posted May 6, 2011 (12 years ago)

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