Special K
Member II
I am seeking good ideas from those more learned than I, in the ways of diesel engines (that means everybody, especially Loren). If the engine in our 1986 E28 has not been started within a day, it will often not start on the first attempt. After turning on the glow plugs for 60 to 90 seconds, the first push of the starter does not produce anything. The starter doesn't even try to turn the engine over. Turning the crank shaft over two or three times by hand will then lead to the engine starting with gusto when the starter button is depressed.
I don't think the solenoid is the problem, but I am curious if there could be an issue with the starter motor. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
I don't think the solenoid is the problem, but I am curious if there could be an issue with the starter motor. Any thoughts would be appreciated.