[Vwdiesel] WD-40

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> Could WD-40 be a better choice for a starting fluid than either? I know it
> works great on 2 cycle engines where your not suppose to use either due to
> the dry cylinder starts it can cause.
> 

  First, NEVER use starting fluid WITH glow plugs.  Pull the fuse, pull 
the relay, make sure they're all dead first... SOMETHING before using 
it.  Generally nothing more will happen other than cranking over really 
hard.  
  I don't think you can buy starting fluid WITHOUT upper cylinder lubricant.
Also you only need a vapor of it, no need to saturate like some people 
want to do.  Just a spritz from the can, in the intake snorkle, and that's 
usually plenty.
  I've actually never tried WD-40.  Usually can find a can of ether on one 
of the tractors if needed.  WD-40 seems to grow legs and walk away, or 
has a broken nozzle or is empty.
     Loren