Diesel cold start issue

[tommin]

Okay i did have this in an earlier VW T3 Gearshift bushes post, but think it better to give it it's on slot.

My cold start cable will not operate? I have tried everything i can apart from replacing the darn thing. The strange thing is, it was working up until a couple of weeks prior, and when i tested the pump end, the lever moves easy enough, and the cable run looks straight with a nice curve up under to the dash, yet the round knob handle or whatever you call will not just pull??? I am baffled to say the least.....

[dave friday]

does it pull ok if you disconect it at the pump end,if it does buy a new cable .

[tommin]

No that is what baffles me! Could the cable be frozen as it is still below zero at night here? Is it possible for that to happen? Q's Q's i know but hey that's what we are here for .... answers

[Oldiebut goodie]

Good chance you have water in there that has frozen - was going to say that earlier but have just changed my computer motherboard instead!
Time to get under there with a hairdrier.

[tommin]

Heck Oldie... i would be there a week in this climate trying to heat all that cable, and by the time i went from one end to the other, i would have to start right back at the beginning

I have to admit though, it did cross my mind a few times, but shrugged it off, think i will get the heater from the stable tomorrow and try that. Thanks Oldie,

[Oldiebut goodie]

You are going to have to move South.
Paint stripper gun is better for more heat but you have to be a bit more careful.

[tommin]

Ha ha it is working, so it was frozen! Any ideas on how to prevent it happening again next winter folks?