Fuel filter not draining

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My Name: biorapter2321

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2004 (54)
Engine Size: 1.4
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: NA
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 diesel (70 PS)
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Whenever I've tried draining the fuel filter at the recommended intervals nothing has drained out at all, neither water or diesel just get a short gurgling noise and then nothing even after completely removing the stopcock. Can anyone explain is this normal if the car doesn't do many miles or is it blocked or something? Many thanks in advance
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (52)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 100000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
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Do not remove the valve.

You may have damaged it now.

Replace with a new one and only give it one turn to drain the water.
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My Name: biorapter2321

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Posts: 8
Joined: Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:13 pm
Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2004 (54)
Engine Size: 1.4
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: NA
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 diesel (70 PS)
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Do you mean there might be an airlock? This was a while ago when I last attempted the filter draining procedure described in the haynes manual
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