I replaced the fuel filter on my 83 1.6 diesel in the hopes that this would
solve my cold start problem.  Well, it didn�t.  Went out midday today and
ran down the battery trying to start the darn thing.  It turned over nicely
for a while, but no go.  Hooked up the wife�s volvo for a jump and after
quite some time, it started right up.  I�m suspecting that it�s some sort of
vapor lock or leak in the fuel system.  Any thoughts?  What�s the best way
to go about troubleshooting these things?  I know with gas engines it�s
basically fuel or fire.  So in a diesel would it be fuel or compression?

Dave