I always get nervous when an engine changes it behavior after a coolant
change. Was the engine operated without the system fully functional? Did you
flush a hot engine with cold water? Pay attention for coolant loss, white
smoke etc. Cracked head or damaged gasket.

Could just be coincidental also.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Ryan Tanner
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 10:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 1982 Diesel Engine starts slow after fluid changes...

Hello again,

Over the weekend I flushed the coolant in my 1982 Diesel Westfalia and
refilled the system with new antifreeze. I also changed the oil. Prior to
these changes the van would turn over for a second or two before starting.
Now it turns over for five seconds or more before it finally starts. I
follow the usual pre-glow/choke procedure that always worked fine before
when starting. Anyone have a clue what's up? How to get things back to the
way they used to be?

Thanks,
Ryan