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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: brian_d on July 31, 2006, 10:40:07 am

Title: Maintenance Manual?
Post by: brian_d on July 31, 2006, 10:40:07 am

I have a '91 Jetta TD.  I haven't had any luck finding a Haynes manual.  Is there a recommended book?

My immediate problem is that it won't start when the engine is cold.  It cranks fine, but I've been rolling down my driveway and popping the clutch to start it.  Once I've driven it it's fine, and even when it's been sitting during the day, it usually starts when I use the cold start aid.
I'm guessing the glow plugs need to be replaced.  Any advice?

Thanks,
Brian

Title: Maintenance Manual?
Post by: 745 turbogreasel on July 31, 2006, 11:16:38 am

Bentley manual, you can probably Ebay one if you tont like VW's price.

Title: GP
Post by: Darkness_is_spreading on July 31, 2006, 11:49:30 am

check your glow plugs, and how fast is the motor cranking over,  make sure these two are good then next would be timming belt for piece of mind

Title: Maintenance Manual?
Post by: arfalberg on July 31, 2006, 12:48:55 pm

Nothing better than the Bentley Manual.

I got mine on eBay.

Title: Maintenance Manual?
Post by: burn_your_money on July 31, 2006, 03:10:20 pm

You definitly need a bentley manual. Tha haynes is pretty useless but if you do want one canadian tire can order you one if they don't have it in stock.

I'd check the ground on the starter first and clean it up, it's easier then the glow plugs.