[Vwdiesel] Big Problems with engine (I think)

[Jason and Lori Stoffer]

Hello all,
 
Most of your suggestions are pointing to a timing issue.  Can anyone directme to a good resource for dealing with that?  I would be considered a novice by most standards.  For those who don't remember, my 80 diesel VW rabbit P/U went belly up this fall.  It will fire and run for a few seconds and then die.  Things are thawing out in the garage and I am ready to get my hands greasy. 
 
Thanks again. 
Jason