I would most certainly make sure that the oil is 10W30 or 10W40, as these
are thinner when cold. Also make sure that the battery is filled up with
water (boiled or distilled), and charged properly, you might want to
consider a new battery.

PerL
88 Caravelle Syncro

Carl Hansen wrote:

> It's getting cold.  My brother-in-law in upper Michigan is starting to
> experience problems starting in the morning when it gets down to 32 or
> below.  Apparantly he can eventually get the thing started, and later in
> the afternoon, when the air temp is not so cold, the van starts normal.
>
> Anyone got any ideas?
>
> oh, he's got a 1986 digifant, 2.1 liter.
>
> Ch
> '89 SyncroBeast Vanagon
> '87 16V GTI
> '80 850 Yamaha Special
> '87 16V GTI w/ hale damage - parting out - body gone, parts remain
> '89 16V GTI w/ toasted motor
> '86 Scirocco (8 valve w/ auto) - SO's  now also with hale damage
>
> anyone got a GLI with an automatic?
>
> Prior Lake, MinneSnowta
> well, ok, it's summer
> Land of Sky Blue Waters