[Vwdiesel] Cold starting problems - 1.6TD

[Svend M Kjong]

I'm having a strange problem with my 1.6TD. It will glow and start just fine
most of the time, it always "catches" after glowing and starting, but if I
don't crank it long enough that it runs on its own (it will be running on
1-2-3 cylinders, but not on its own without the starter), it will be totally
impossible to start, despite glowing several times etc. Not a single "poof",
just like trying to start without glowing first.

Why does this happen? My old Benz diesel (W123 300D) and Audi (5-cylinder)
never acted like this..

--
E. Spangen

Svend sez : Spangen ask again if you still need help

I drive a 1984 1.6L Turbo Rabbit most every day ---James Hansen and Sandy Cameron are your
best bet IMHO.  ---       ---

Svend..

PS : I can get mine going at 100 below.--- -your problem is cranking RPM ..--IMHO.