80 series cold starting sytem, is it needed? its fallen apart and cant

You don't trust your diesel bloke?
You're asking for specialised advice on a general exploring Aus forum?

Hmmmmmm

I'd go with the expert.

When I worked on a NT mine we occasionally had problems with the same linkage, we removed it with no further problems. I cant advise on the colder southern states though but I would tend to agree with the advice of your mechanic.

Mal

I'd go wtith the mechanic. Try the wreckers.

We had a lot of ice on the car one morning in Alice Springs. How cold does it get in the deserts.

Go with the mechanic mate.

Phil

Not sure how cold it would need to get to need the extra start up fuel but I am pretty sure that as long as your glow plugs if it a 1HZ or the "toaster element" in the air inlet manifold if a 1HD (TURBO) is working you won't need it.
As far as getting parts, did you go to a fuel injection specialist or a general diesel mechanic. Not trying to cast any aspersions but I was not aware that you could not get parts now for those pumps.
Extreme cold starting could be taken care of with an aerosol can of Aerostart or one called Start ya Bastard. Be very careful not to get too carried away with how much you use. A short sniff is all the engine would ever need unless another problem is present.

Cheers
Pop

Same as mal said before just remove the unit and use you idle up on cold mornings I did it to mine prob solved

Possibly try terrain tamer for parts?