I finally got the engine going after a lot of trial and error.
The main problem was a worn injection pump not generating sufficient pressure.I fitted a pump from a 306 hdi with 90000 miles and it started on the first revolution! Once it was running I found power was very reduced a leakback test...
My van has similar symptoms,havent been able to start it since a 1 month lay-up.The only thing out of the ordinary was a slight loss of power or hesitation on acceleration and a tendency to need a bit more cranking to start.At the time I put it down to a lazy starter or engine wear(192000...