Glow plug replacement how to

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Glow plug replacement how to

Post by Kevitara » Mon May 23, 2016 5:37 pm

I need to replace the glowplugs on my 2006 ddis and was wondering if there is a helpful guide or how to anywhere on these forums?

There seems to be a few things to remove before I will even be able to see them!

Any help or advice would be appreciated

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Re: Glow plug replacement how to

Post by Kevitara » Mon May 23, 2016 7:26 pm

Hmmm thanks for those, looks like an ohms test might be worthwhile before buying new glowplugs... And it does sound a bit of a tricky job to replace these, especially the back one. I think I'll take a look and strip down so far until I can see whats involved.

Apart from the post you gave which refers to the meter giving a "beep" during the ohms test, is there a reading on the meter I should be looking for ? 0.5 ohms or whatever ( my meter doesnt beep )

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Re: Glow plug replacement how to

Post by Darrell » Mon May 23, 2016 7:49 pm

I would check them first..
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Re: Glow plug replacement how to

Post by Kevitara » Mon May 23, 2016 10:08 pm

Perfect...

Many thanks

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Re: Glow plug replacement how to

Post by Darrell » Mon May 23, 2016 10:27 pm

I've put this together. I had no idea they are such a pain to get to just for testing. All because of that dam cover :argh: .
To be honest you need to know somebody who stocks the glow plugs and somebody who's willing to go get them if needed, either that or your have to pull it apart twice.
Just be careful you don't snap any plugs off :bawling:

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Re: Glow plug replacement how to

Post by Darrell » Mon May 23, 2016 10:40 pm

Well I had read they are expensive :er: . I've just found a set of 4 Denso ones for less than 30 squid on fleabay :thumbup: .
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Re: Glow plug replacement how to

Post by Darrell » Mon May 23, 2016 10:48 pm

And if needed...........
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Re: Glow plug replacement how to

Post by Kevitara » Tue May 24, 2016 8:52 am

Thats brilliant thanks... I really appreciate you help. I will let you know how I get on.

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Re: Glow plug replacement how to

Post by Kevitara » Tue May 24, 2016 2:35 pm

Just for comparison I popped into the local Suzuki dealer Fawdingtons in Hexham and asked for a price to replace the plugs...

£200! As they would supply the plugs at £20 each and it would be two hours labour.

Right, wheres me spanners then?

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