[Vwdiesel] Occasional hard starting ...

[Derek]

Just a quick update on the starting issues.  Got bubbles in the fuel line. 
Fortunately it hasn't caused any driving issues, just starting ones.  Now to 
figure out where the air is getting in ....

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Derek" <weasel1 at sympatico.ca>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 1:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Occasional hard starting ...


> You know what, I did have problems with that this winter and I had to re 
> wire it.  I inspected that this evening ( along with the thermostatic 
> valve's o-ring )  and it seemed to be ok.  Just to be sure, I polished the 
> connector, tightened the spade connector a bit and put some dielectric 
> grease on it.  I have the clear lines on it now as well.  I started her up 
> and there was bubbles, but nothing I think is excessive.  When the 
> thermostatic valve was out I noticed that the fuel filter was full, so 
> that's a good sign.  We'll see how long this lasts.  The next time it 
> decides to be grumpy, I'll have a lot more to pay attention to ...
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "jonathan hoehl" <jjhoehl at hotmail.com>
> To: <weasel1 at sympatico.ca>; <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 7:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Occasional hard starting ...
>
>
>>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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>>
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