Thread: Glow plugs brand and lift pump

My lift pump was leaking so i just fitted a delphi unit, it was still working though.

Not sure on brand but your local 'sparky' would be able to supply the right plugs, BUT, when I tried to order a set of glow plugs for my TD300 from the dealer he told me 'NOT TO WASTE MY MONEY, YOU DON'T NEED THEM IN AUSTRALIA UNLESS YOUR IN THE ALPS.'
I still bought and fitted them.

Mike

Mine still starts also. But it takes lot of turning over on cold mornings. I know it may be bad earthing or srarter or low compression as well because it seems that starter is struggling.

Maybe plugs are not necessity but healthy glow plugs won't harm it thats for sure.

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Originally Posted by nismine01

Not sure on brand but your local 'sparky' would be able to supply the right plugs, BUT, when I tried to order a set of glow plugs for my TD300 from the dealer he told me 'NOT TO WASTE MY MONEY, YOU DON'T NEED THEM IN AUSTRALIA UNLESS YOUR IN THE ALPS.'
I still bought and fitted them.

Mike

Exactly, mine havent worked for a couple of years and never felt the need to get them working as they make no difference hot or cold.
My battery is almost 7 yo and starting to show signs of slowing down so i would guess that and maybe bad earthing is your problem.

Not sure about your last comment Roamer Aus, glow plugs draw a fair bit of current, if a battery is a bit on the low side they could draw enough that the turn over is not quick enough to start the motor. I never used to wait for them, but the knowledge that they were there for cold places (that I never got to) was good.

Mike

Hi,
We have had this subject before... If the 200 or 300tdi won't start without glowing, there is another underlying problem. Unless it is real cold indeed, like colder than -12.
Which is way different to the 2.25d.....

Gumnut

Good to see post coming to life!

Mine starts without glow plugs. It just takes maybe 2-4 seconds of cranking when cold. When warm starts instantly. I'm just saying good set of plugs can not harm it.

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as for the lift pump, it will only have resistance at the bottom 10-15 mm and that is if it is sitting on the back of the cam lobe. You may need to rotate the crankshaft to feel the difference.