[Vwdiesel] cold start issues

[mark shepherd]

I'd say more likely to be dry joint, 'o/circuity' problems than short 
circuit.
 To check starting speed maybe compare with another diesel car or try 
counting the revs for 5 seconds with a watch... !! Engines often have a 
distinctive repetition of sounds when cranking... don't they? ... Crikey I'm 
sticking my neck out here  :o)...
 Hang on when I do a compression check do I count the revs or count the time 
in my head?... Worth a try I think ;o)
Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Val Christian" <val at mongo.mongobird.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] cold start issues


>> fuel system.  Good compression and you're looking at no
>> glow, no fuel, no air or slow cranking speed.
>>      Loren
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> And how does one evaluate cranking speed?  Any practical suggestions?
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> Does lubing the starter help, or is it usually a matter of coils shorting
> or brush/commutator problems?  Or a bad magnet in some (TDI?) starters?
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