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  1. 28th February 2011, 10:35 PM #1
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    Restarting diesel after sitting in a shed for five years.

    Looking at something interesting, found a Defender that's been sitting for a while.

    No Pedro, not sitting in my shed.

    What do I do to get it started?
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  2. 1st March 2011, 07:17 AM #2
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    Prime the fuel, check the oil, good battery and see what it'll do.
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  3. 1st March 2011, 10:13 AM #3
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    Assuming a 200/300 Tdi, I would:

    -Check the oil is still OK - i.e. sufficiently fluid (could do an oil and filter change if worried).

    -Disconnect the wire to the IP solenoid so it won't start, and crank till you have full oil pressure.

    -Then reconnect wire and see if it will start - if not, prime fuel and or crack injector lines to make sure no air or stale fuel.
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  4. 1st March 2011, 10:18 AM #4
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    I'd change the oil and prime with the fuel solenoid disconnected.No question about it. Pat
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