try bleeding it through the injectors may be air locked although i woulnt see why but worth a go, also when you replaced the fuel filter did you fill the housing back up with diesel before replacing the top?

My N reg 1.7d Combo van has been stood a while and was running fine to my knowledge before i sorned it..
I went to start it last month and it started but wont rev up. I was told it could be water in the fuel filter, so i ordered a new filter and fitted it today along with a fully recharged battery. It still wont rev at all and then wants to stall, i noticed today that exhaust fumes were coming out of the inlet pipe when i disconnected it from the airbox is this normal as I read that the EGR valve will recirculate a certain amount of exhaust gas????
Overall im puzzled and dont know wether its a small issue or if compression is effected and could be a major issue.

I wanted to put it on the road asap as its great in the winter in snowy condtions, any help appreciated.

Cheers, Andy
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