I'm Thinking I need to change out my glow plugs as my truck doesn't like starting too well these last few cold mornings! Just wondering if the 300tdi glow plugs are unique to that engine or they share a part number with another engine that would be more available on this side of the pond?
Thanks
Pat
300tdi glow plugs
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Re: 300tdi glow plugs
Are you letting them warm up a bit before turning the engine over.
I find with mine (300Tdi) I need to give them at least 5 secs or so before cranking the engine.
Cheers,
Dave
I find with mine (300Tdi) I need to give them at least 5 secs or so before cranking the engine.
Cheers,
Dave
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punkinracer
Re: 300tdi glow plugs
Yes they are connected to a timer, five seconds sounds about right. I haven't checked them to see if they are heating up but I know the power is good to them
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Re: 300tdi glow plugs
I'm sure if you need some either Rovalution or Rocky Mountain would have them.
I found this online....
You can test them with a multimeter between the terminal at the top and earth, before pulling them out. If you do take them out they can get very hot with 12v on. Disconnect the wires, and IIRC (please corrct someone if not) should each read about 1 ohm. You could also try a battery and jump leads to power the plug - preferably held in a vice. Check that the tip glows red and not half way down the plug - this is why checking the resistance is only half the job - the plug must glow at the tip - that is the bit that is in the cylinder..
What oil are you running? If it is too thick that will contribute to hard starting as well. I am parked inside so not to bad for me. I also have a inline coolant heater that when I use it makes a huge difference in starting.
Saying all this it could be that one or more of your glow plugs has failed as well resulting in hard starting...they "do" fail.
Let us know what you determine is the cause.
I found this online....
You can test them with a multimeter between the terminal at the top and earth, before pulling them out. If you do take them out they can get very hot with 12v on. Disconnect the wires, and IIRC (please corrct someone if not) should each read about 1 ohm. You could also try a battery and jump leads to power the plug - preferably held in a vice. Check that the tip glows red and not half way down the plug - this is why checking the resistance is only half the job - the plug must glow at the tip - that is the bit that is in the cylinder..
What oil are you running? If it is too thick that will contribute to hard starting as well. I am parked inside so not to bad for me. I also have a inline coolant heater that when I use it makes a huge difference in starting.
Saying all this it could be that one or more of your glow plugs has failed as well resulting in hard starting...they "do" fail.
Let us know what you determine is the cause.