Date:         Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:02:02 -0400
Reply-To:     Greg Marshall <mr.marshall@SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         Greg Marshall <mr.marshall@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Won't start cold
Comments: To: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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It's an air cooled.  Also, the temp II sensor is new, so I think I can
rule that one out as a problem, unless perhaps the connection isn't
good.  However, what I've found with the temp II sensor going bad is
that the temp range it won't start at is much higher.

G.


On 18-Apr-09, at 12:10 AM, Chris S wrote:

> Is that an air-cooled or diesel?  I see '82 in your sig and you don't
> mention glow plugs...
>
> On 4/17/09, Greg Marshall <mr.marshall@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My van won't start when the temperature is below about 5 degrees
>> celsius.  At higher temperatures it starts fine, and doesn't have any
>> other running issues at all.  I'm thinking cold start valve or fifth
>> injector, but I'm not sure how to test either of them or what I
>> should
>> be looking for.  Any tips?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> 82 Westy
>>
>
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