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hawks
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Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:56 pm |
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Hi I'm going to change my glow plugs on my a4 tdi 2.5 1999, what advice do i need in respect of which plugs and are there any rules or tips for removal and fitting. Thanks |
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hawks
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Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:53 pm |
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After reading some other forums,i don't think ill attempt changing the plugs, stories of snapped snapped plugs in the head freak me out. Ill live with the lame cold start. |
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spartacus
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Joined: Feb 07, 2006
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Location: Aberdeenshire
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Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:08 am |
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Yes, leave 'em alone! If one breaks you'll need to remove the head, and because it's a V6, there's twice as much risk! If you have starting problems, then first thing to do is check the battery condition. In very cold weather I sometimes put the glow plugs on for a double burst, then turn the ignition.
Worst case scenario if you have to remove the plugs, then soak with Duck Oil penetrating release a few days prior to the job. Then get the car to operating temperature before attempting.  |
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hawks
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Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:45 am |
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Yeah so i have read, the poor cold start is annoying though. The battery is new although at the rate of which i have to wind it in the mornings i guess the battery will soon start to fail as will the starter motor. |
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QuattroJames
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:23 pm |
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If it's starting badly you could try a new coolant temperature sensor.
I changed my glowplugs, I was bricking it after reading the same horror stories but it was fine. I sprayed them each night with WD40 for a week before hand, and was just careful. It improved cold starts no end. |
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jimdollar
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Location: scotland
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Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:24 pm |
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apparently some places soak the glowplug threaded area with coca cola, I suppose the acid maybe helps to dissolve the rust around the threads. |
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