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tow-starting a diesel

gyppo · 2007-12-17 22:53:15

Have an old audi 80 tdi I need to get shifted, but the starter looks like its gone west - battery isn't too good either, which probably hastened the demise of the poor starter. How difficult would it be to start on a tow as opposed to a petrol model?? While I'm at it, does anyone know for definite if a starter from…

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17-12-2007 11:53pm

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gyppo

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Have an old audi 80 tdi I need to get shifted, but the starter looks like its gone west - battery isn't too good either, which probably hastened the demise of the poor starter.

How difficult would it be to start on a tow as opposed to a petrol model??

While I'm at it, does anyone know for definite if a starter from something like a tdi vento will fit and work on an audi 80 tdi?

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#2 18-12-2007 12:09am
il gatto

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Start in second gear. Shouldn't be any different than a petrol. Don't know about the starter. It's possible that they're the same.

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#3 18-12-2007 12:09am
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Sure you can tow start a diesel ...no problem.

I recently bump-started my motorhome on the slightest of hills after the battery had died on it.

Just pick a high-ish gear to do it in.

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#4 18-12-2007 12:13am
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Diesels are usually much easier due to high compression, stick it in 2nd/3rd gear and foot on the clutch, at 20 mph let it out flash the puller and prepare to brake.

Mike.

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