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April 04, 2011, 04:30:37 pm

HillFolkIdol

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Intermittent long cranks (newbie here) please help.
« on: April 04, 2011, 04:30:37 pm »
Hey guys,

I'm new to the TDI scene and am loving my recently bought 99.5 Jetta. I have been on vortex since 05 and have had many vw gassers including a BT 20th AE (which will be for sale soon) So, heres some info about the Jetta...the car had been sitting in a dry garage for 2.5 years (the owner had moved to the city) So the tank was half full with old diesel. I used a can of diesel purge at the injection pump. I also poured some diesel fuel treatment into it, changed the oil and filter and changed the fuel filter halfway home from southern PA to Syracuse, NY. Since doing all this I have had intermittent long cranking. I would say that 80% of my starts take about 7 revolutions before starting. <br><br>I changed the fuel line clamps in hopes to fix the problem because my old clamps seemed weak. Any ideas?? <br>I have access to VAG-COM and automotive diagnostic equipment.<br>Thanks in advance! :)