Nearest Delica mechanic

[negativentropy]

Hi, I cant start my Delica anymore - air is getting into the fuel delivery somewhere - potentially at or before the fuel filter. The problem has been progressively getting worse. Early winter it was manageable by priming the fuel pump but not that doesnt work anymore.

Any recommendations for a Delica (or otherwise capable) mechanic in the Kelowna area. I'm going to trouble shoot for a few more days, but if that fails I'm going to have to have this fixed professionally.
The closer the mechanic the better, as I'm going to have to have the van towed - never thought this would happen =(

[FalcoColumbarius]

Have you tried emptying the water trap in the fuel filter? When was the last time you changed the fuel filter? It should be changed every 30,000 kliks.

Falco.

[jessef]

If you would like a solution to get you running and one that you can use to troubleshoot the fuel system, do the following:

Buy a 12v inline fuel pump (7-8 psi max)
Buy a standard sight/fuel filter
Buy either a relay or a toggle switch and some wire
Put the inline pump as close to the fuel tank (pickup) as possible
Put the standard filter in place (bypassing) of the stock filter
Wire the pump to the relay with a 10A fuse and the switch source (ignition) to turn the relay on and power the inline pump.

Turn the key on and wait for a good 5-10 seconds while the inline pump does its thing and primes your fuel system pushing fuel up to the injection pump.

Turn the engine over with your foot on the pedal until it catches and keep the foot on the pedal until it runs smooth (getting all the air out of the system).

Now you're good to drive and troubleshoot !

Cheers
Jesse