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• Maintenance Manual? by brian_d on 31 Jul, 2006 10:40
• 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
• #1 by 745 turbogreasel on 31 Jul, 2006 11:16
• Bentley manual, you can probably Ebay one if you tont like VW's price.
• #2 by Darkness_is_spreading on 31 Jul, 2006 11:49
• 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
• #3 by arfalberg on 31 Jul, 2006 12:48
• Nothing better than the Bentley Manual.
  
  I got mine on eBay.
• #4 by burn_your_money on 31 Jul, 2006 15:10
• 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.