>> No info yet of cold weather starting but I would certainly think 
 >> that situation has to be provided for, Probably means glow plugs or 
 >> an ether injection system. Otherwise, it will not meet the needs of 
 > 
 > Diesel engines have been used in automotive applications for many 
 > years, and it's not generally that tough to get 'em started in 
 > reasonable weather. My VW Diesels will not have problems down to at 
 > least 10 degrees F, sometimes colder. I usually plug in the block 
My father bought a '83 Olds 98 with the Diesel in it.  He has had it since 
89
and has never plugged it in nor has there ever been a day that he couldn't 
get it started with the cold.  It gets great mileage considering the tank it 
is driving.  
-={Carl}=-
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