Date:         Mon, 4 Dec 2000 11:01:33 +0100
Reply-To:     Peter van Marwijk <pvanmarwijk@MEDIAWEB.NL>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Peter van Marwijk <pvanmarwijk@MEDIAWEB.NL>
Subject:      Starting problem
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Hi all,

My 1.6 Diesel Vanagon is having a bit of trouble with the cold starts lately.
I've got the feeling it is just the pre-glowing (or what you call it in
englsih), because after the light goes out, it takes forever for the start
engine to 'catch'. I just keep the ignition key turned, it makes those
pre-starting noise for a couple of minutes (!), then it slowly starts to
shudder a bit and eventually the engine will respond with some better
noises and start. Although it starts eventually I find it a bit scary and I
don't want to wear the battery out.

I asked a friend this weekend what it could be and he shared the feeling.
He told me I should replace the starter 'spark plugs' (I don't know what
they're called), that they're pretty cheap and easy to get in and out.
Sounded like a job I could do as a newbie.

But, since I don't want to bother to many people with my van troubles in
the weekend and I was parked a long way from where we met, we didn't have a
look, but I'd really like to know where I can find them... I can probably
figure it out from there.

Can anybody tell me where to look? Or maybe someone has a picture where X
markes the spot?

Greeting and thanks,

Peter.


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1987 Transporter 1.6 Diesel (panel van)
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