[Vwdiesel] Occasional hard starting ...

[jonathan hoehl]

I say re-wire the fuel stop solenoid.

Jon

>From: "Derek" <weasel1 at sympatico.ca>
>To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Occasional hard starting ...
>Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:14:58 -0400
>
>I'll try to reply to everyone at the same time.  Yes I do know the GP's are 
>working, but I haven't tested them individually.  I have a voltmeter 
>installed and shows a significant voltage drop when I am glowing.    They 
>are also relatively new.  Since the hard starting is intermittant, I have 
>ruled out compression and GP problems.  I'll check out ( aw to hell with 
>it, I'll just replace the o-ring on that thermostatic valve )  I always use 
>Power Service products, with every fill-up too.  Fuel filter is recent ( at 
>the same tim as the GP's ) and unfortunately I have no clear line to check 
>for bubbles or empying line ).  I could always install it again ( I still 
>have the old line )  Doyt: I'll try your starting method next time it acts 
>up.  Never replaced the GP relay, so you never know ...
>
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