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George S, in the real NY
11-13-2005 22:08:51
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Re: Cold Diesel Engine in reply to Johannes, 11-13-2005 19:22:10
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Here is 2 cents on this. Have had similiar problem with Volkswagen built diesels. Got two of the 6 cyl for Volvo car and neither will start. Glo plugs work, try ether, and almost start but won't run. Had a Rabbit car that had to be towed for a mile before it would finally stay running. The defect there was lack of compression due mostly to worn piston rings. I suspect that is the problem with the Volvo/VW engines, both of which had been sitting unused for over a year. In most Rabbit engines, I have found ring failure to be very common, due to use, and not all that many miles, or sitting unused for extended periods. I have shopped around for non German made rings but that seems to be all that is available, even thru US manufacturers, who just rebox the German made parts. Short story--not impressed with German ring technology. I've seen US factory rings last 200,000 miles and show some wear vs. the kraut ones that maybe will go 100,000. Chrome top ring would probably solve the problem... Anyway, I'd say it is time to have a compression check done on your engine, 'cause without compression, no starty. HTH, George
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