Oh man, I've been fighting with my '81 rabbit pickup diesel for probably 3 months now. Just did what you showed and it started right up, thank you so much for the video!

I just purchased a rebuilt pump and was having a difficult time getting fuel to the cylinders. Then i watched your video. Worked immediately. The car seems like its missing a bit even after driving it around the block a few times. its also smoking quite a bit. i need to adjust the timing. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

I just wanted thank u bro this video really help me

Worked for me too. What a lifesaver. Thank you.

hey man thank you that worked great car started right up after I did this priming procedure👍

Worked for me. thank you

Thank you!thank you!!🙏

Good info! I just did some maintenance on the fuel system on my '85 VW Golf diesel - changed the fuel filter, removed and cleaned the injectors and replaced the glow plugs and now it refuses to start. Will try your technique and hope for the best.

Personally, when priming the injection pump (and the fuel filter), I use dextron ATF rather than kerosene.

Awesome info to tuck away in the old bean my good man! I've had to prime tractors and they're a lot more involved than this. Cheers!! Zip~ p.s. Hows the new toy doing?

1994-2002 SAAB 900's and 9-3's have the same thing happen with the rear shock towers. They rust around where the shock mounts to the body from moisture getting trapped between the layers of the body panels. SAAB expected the shock bushings sandwiching the body to keep moisture out, but instead it just keeps moisture in.

Hey! Thanks for vid. Did something that might be stupid.... I used to charge new fuel filter with ATF on my 04 tdi jetta. I have a vanagon with AAZ in it. did the same and it started right up, then smoked and sputtered and now it won't start.... I drained the rest of the atf from the fuel filter and filled it with liquimolly diesel purge, drained that and filled it again.. think I may need to prime the pump?

My injector pump no longer lifts fuel on its on when starting, I've checked all my lines no leaks. You think I need my injector pump rebuilt ? I will add a lift pump for a temporary fix to keep it on the road

Is there a crush washer under the top nut on the primer bolt. Which would make 3 in-total?

Hey! Great video, I got a question for you! I bought a 86 golf 1.6l diesel, it was sitting for sometime, so I added fuel to the pump and it fired right up! But if shut off once the fuel was out. There is new fuel in the tank, but it looks like the pump did not suck it up, so I did what you here a couple more times but still wont suck the fuel from the tank. Thoughts?