Rivet
Founding Member
Any 2.8 TGV gurus out there? I have about 1k miles on the engine, although it has been sitting for about 5 years. I finally finished the rebuild and have been driving it around town...only twice now.
Earlier today I noticed that it didn't shut off exactly when I turned the ignition off. It took about half a second longer. Weird, but I didn't think much of it.
I went to move it around the driveway shortly after returning home and it wouldn't start. All lights came on. Voltometer showed the battery and fuel solenoid were good. I went to check the wires on the solenoid and it was extremely hot to the touch. I let it sit for 30 min and it fired right up.
I think the 200/300tdi's have a heat shield on the starter (not 100% positive). The 2.8 does not and it sits pretty damn close to the downpipe. Do you think these two are related (slow turn off and not starting)? Any recommendations?
Earlier today I noticed that it didn't shut off exactly when I turned the ignition off. It took about half a second longer. Weird, but I didn't think much of it.
I went to move it around the driveway shortly after returning home and it wouldn't start. All lights came on. Voltometer showed the battery and fuel solenoid were good. I went to check the wires on the solenoid and it was extremely hot to the touch. I let it sit for 30 min and it fired right up.
I think the 200/300tdi's have a heat shield on the starter (not 100% positive). The 2.8 does not and it sits pretty damn close to the downpipe. Do you think these two are related (slow turn off and not starting)? Any recommendations?