I would go with Bosch rebuilds and new heat shields (usually included). $20 eache exchange is about right. Add a diesel fuel additive. Maybe change the fuel filter if it's age is unknown; check valve adjustment if unknown or over 15K since last adjust. Diesel starters are $$$ so maybe just pull and check at your FLAPS. My diesels were both CA cars; nothing like cold NM winters to bring out starting weaknesses. Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1.5D |
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