Fw: [Vwdiesel] Ford diesel hard starting

[Harmon Seaver]

  Well, if it were an air leak, it would be a problem when it was warm as well,
and when the outside temp is over 45F (or when it's plugged in), it starts
almost instantly. And runs great. However, these engines are pretty weird and
complicated. For instance, after starting, the engine only will run at an idle
for a few minutes -- you can put the pedal to the floor, makes no difference --
and that's the way it's supposed to be. Also, the injectors are operated by a
hydraulic system that uses the engine oil to compress the fuel and blow it out
the injector. 
   yeah, I know, ether is bad, but it's a good test tool. It could be the long
turbo/intercooler path however makes it nearly impossible to get the ether in
there before it all evaporates away. 
   Major PITA having a diesel with so much electronic crap. Totally destroys the
reliablility factor that diesels have always been reknowned for.


On Wed, Feb 18, 2004 at 01:08:03PM -0500, Kevin Jack wrote:
> 
> 
> > 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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