4bd1 glow plugs no longer made??

[SGT.JOE]

Well have I had fun, went to the Holden/Isuzu mob down in Hobart to buy some new kit for the Stage One Isuzu I have, they don't make or stock the glow plugs anymore so the man sez! I got the same answer when I asked for a new forward Diesel filter (the paper type) then to really put the boot in while a Blokes down,"nah we don't stock the fan belts either".
so now I'm in a spot of bother.
So is what the Isuzu dealer told me true? if so how am I gunna replace the old glow plugs ect?
Is there a glow plug from another make that fits a 4bd1 N/A?
In my owners book it lists them as Isuzu 10.5 volts.
Any help here would be welcome thanks guys.

[Jock The Rock]

Don't deal with your Holden dealer

Head over to your local Isuzu truck dealer. I would guess Motors Trucks or Websters Trucks down there

HOBART
8c Lampton Ave,
Derwent Park
Ph: (03) 6211 0555

[SGT.JOE]

Jock the Rock,That is the guys I went too!:eek:
so do the plugs from other Isuzu diesel models fit?

[SGT.JOE]

Just found the 4bd1 parts reference guid on here and it lists glow plug numbers, going by that then I should be able to walk into Repco or Autobahn and buy some to suit a Holden Rodeo? will give it a shot and see shall I?;)

[rijidij]

You will probably find you will never need to use glow plugs with a 4BD1, mine have never been connected. I have several mates with 4BD1's and everyone says the same, never need them, the Isuzu starts first time every time.
The only time I've ever heard of them being useful was in very extreme cold.
You might be spending money unnecessarily.

Cheers, Murray

[Dougal]

Did you search for all the part numbers from all the plug makes I've put up on this forum?

[weeds]

if your battery is in good nick than you shouldn't need them...the only time i ever used them was when the battery was low on juice....i.e. just turning over before you get the click click click

[isuzurover]

Glow plugs are not needed.
Fan belts you can buy anywhere - either an auto parts shop or a bearing shop. Just give them the number off the old belt.

[Dougal]

All the numbers I found and posted are in this post by Incisor
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/isuzu-landy-enthusiasts-section/65358-4bd1-part-numbers-reference.html#post832732

[justinc]

I'll just undo mine and send them to you, they are as new, never used:D.

jc

[flagg]

Alright, I'll admit it - I use them sometimes. But only when it is really cold.. -6 or more. If it cranks over 3 times without starting I'll give it 20 or 30 seconds of plug heat and then it will start on the first crank.

[AdsLandies]

I'll give it 20 or 30 seconds of plug heat and then it will start on the first crank.
I find they do help on those really cold mornings in our freezing climate too. I don't think mine have worked well for the last 2 years but hasn't mattered that much anyway. Not sure how important this is, but I remember reading in the Australian supplement that came with the Isuzu landys not to hold them on for more than 10 or 15 seconds??

[Sprint]

Bosch GPI 010
Repco in Hobart and Kingston both have 4 on the shelf, I believe Derwent park and Bellerive have some too.

Should be $23.99 retail, couple of dollars less if he'll do trade....

[SGT.JOE]

Thanks for the replies guys, I am in the midlands of Tassie and do have to start for work at 05:00 some days, it can be very, very cold at 530 Meters ASL at that time here so plugs are needed to save battery drain. seems I have the issue solved now so thanks again all :)

[flagg]

I remember reading in the Australian supplement that came with the Isuzu landys not to hold them on for more than 10 or 15 seconds??

Interesting - Thanks for that. I never even thought about it, and used 30 seconds because thats what all the old tractors need :)