Fw: [Vwdiesel] Ford diesel hard starting

[Kevin Jack]

> I second Loren....
> Try bleeding the fuel system of air (Im not familiar with how to bleed the
> Powerstroke (injectors, filter, etc....?)
> Follow the fuel lines from the injectors to the fuel tank as much as you
can
> looking for leaks.
> Could also be the shutoff solenoid...or an underlying problem with the
> glowplugs....check for continuity on each plug...make sure your new ones
> have not been blown.
> I would also suggest to STOP using ether....
> Ether should be the last resort, and can shorten engine life
significantly.
>
> Have Fun
> Kevin
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <LBaird119 at aol.com>
> To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Ford diesel hard starting
>
>
> >   If there's a fuel issue then I suppose it won't run with an ether
start,
> > just
> > a short burst then that's it.  I'd check the power at the shutoff
solenoid
> > when cold and also look for air leaks into the fuel line.  Sounds like
> either
> >
> > the solenoid's not letting fuel in, or the fuels bleeding out.
> >      Loren
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