[Vwdiesel] VW rabbit diesel in Winter - "Lion in winter ?

[H .Hagar]

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Most important factors for getting a COLD diesel started is   :   Many year=
s of hands on starting  passed on..

1:   one ---do not waste batterypower without first removing Banjofitting o=
n top of pump. 10 " crescent will suffice.    --- IF pump is not full -   F=
ill from small bottle (I use dishwashing detergent bottle with valve on top=
.Fill to brim with high Cetane dieselfuel. (Bosch Pumps).

2 . two ----Use cold start device--pull knob full out. -- advances the inje=
ction pump.timing (internal Pump)

3=2E three. --- DO something to get lots of cranking speed  as soon as glow=
plugs are WARM. Best is a good roll downhill  --second --jumper battery fro=
m running  vehicle.

4=2EA little praying  crossing of fingers and bodyenglish wont harm.

PS :  THIS is not like starting gasjob   -pumping the pedal ??? forget it. =
Cranking slow ?   forget it.
If you know how to use 24 volt on starter (works good for me) or install 6 =
volt starter (I did that one too)    you are as good as going.   when it ge=
ts to 40 below all night wihout being plugged in ---Take a Taxi.      Hagar.
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