[dieseljack]

Another question for the diesel experts out there (I've never owned one before).

The car in question is an 83 Rabbit L diesel. Granted, it is winter time here in Oregon, but the cold starts on this vehicle seem unusually labored. I heat the glow plugs 2 or 3 times, pull the cold start knob, then end up pumping the gas for 10 seconds or so before she chokes to life. Is this normal for a diesel? We're talking 40 degree temperatures, here. Nothing too extreme. My first thought was that it's got one or more bad glow plugs or that the straight biodiesel in the fuel tank could have crystalized in the fuel filter. But once it's running and warmed up, it smooths out. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!