[Vwdiesel] pulling the shutoff solenoid

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> Permit me to ask the question differently.  If the solenoid is
>  removed, will the engine start?
>
  It might but it won't run for long.  If you crank it with it out, you'll be
bleeding
the pump (or cranking it a lot) to start it again.  Pulling the solenoid will
allow fuel to drain back to the tank and will likely siphon the pump down
a bit.
     Loren