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Subject:Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
From:Allan Streib
Date:Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:43:31 -0400

"Neil Crawford" <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> said:

> I'm looking into the glow plugs next.

If ambient temps are moderate or warm, a diesel in good shape should
start eventually even without working glow plugs.  They are basically a
cold-start assistance mechanism.

Is it firing at ALL?  Are you sure you are getting fuel to the
injectors?

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL