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Originally Posted by dantheman67
Yeah.. I was gonna say replace the battery. Basically nothing that didn't get covered already.
It sounds like you got a real winner... 180K? That's insane.
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I agree.
Everything on the original maintenance list on post #1 contributes to the hard starting with the exception of worries about the fuel.
Proper oil, strong battery, good starter and good glow plugs are needed for reliable starts. A valve adjustment is also a very good idea.
A few weeks ago, we had more than a one foor snow fall. I made a video of that first start at about 20 degrees F and the entire car buried on snow. It was a perfectly typical start. Cranked for about 5 seconds before it fired, and then ran roughly for a few more before settling down to a stable idle. These diesels can and will start in the winter.
Get those items up to snuff and you'll be able to enjoy all year driving!