Hi All,

I am having this problam of the hard start for some time. I have replaced the glow plugs. Then had to replace the injectors (as they were dripping fuel) replaced the fuel filter. Now with the new injectors the fuel economy is better.

However the hard start is still there. It doesn't come all the time. But when it happens it cranks for about 5 to 6 seconds before it start the engine. Some times it doesn't start but jerks the engine for some time and then stole.

Also sometimes when the engine is on start and running, the smoke is not fully burnt as it gives a diesel smell at times.

The workshop said it can be the engine worn out. But can it be the fuel pump. The car has done 104,000 KM and its a 81 KW 3B Year 2000, 1.9TDI passat.

Please let me know what I should do.

Thanks.