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Old 01-29-2009, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by JordaanDMC-12 View Post
Could a Diesel start in lets say 80 degree weather with all bad glow plugs? just curious

Yes , easily down to 60* F temperatures if the engine is in decent shape and properly tuned . SWMBO's 1982 240D with 310,000 miles will start on the first crank down to 57* or so .
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