Fill your new fuel filter with diesel, and, if you are getting power to
the glows, she should start fine after a few seconds.  If it still won't
start, have someone crank while you loosen the hard-line union, 1/4-1/2
turn,  at each injector until fuel comes out.  If it still won't start,
something is amiss: pump or valve timing, bad compression, worn
pump,....

-Dana-

Jim Snyder wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I just changed the glow plugs on my '82 diesel Vanagon. It has been sitting
> for about two months without being run here in Virginia. After getting the
> glow plugs in, is there any precautions or things I need to do? I tried to
> turn her over but the battery was a little weak so it is charging right now.
> Does the injection pump need primed, etc? I am not sure I am getting any
> fuel yet. I would also like to change the fuel filter soon. Is there
> anything I need to look out for here also?
>
> many thanks in advance!!!
>
> Jim