Changing Glowplugs

pos

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• Aug 7, 2007

• #1

Hello,

My 2.5 N/A is taking a little while to start up from cold. I have to wait between 20 and 30 seconds for the glowplugs to warm up and then it takes a little bit of winding up to get her ticking over. I noticed that the glowplugs were looking pretty nackered when I had a new piston fitted into the engine, one of which was considerably shorter than the others.

If I buy a set of new glowplugs (do I need four?) should I expect my engine to start after 9 seconds of glowing, and how easy are they to fit?

Thanks in advance for any help!
-Pos

 

MyLandRover90

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• Aug 7, 2007

• #2

Hi Pos,

Have recently replaced mine (2.5 TD 19J).

Yes, 4 plugs needed. Really easy to do. Once changed keep on for 10 secs and then turn engine over.

Don't forget to put either Copper Grease or Ceramic Lube (available at Gatwick Distribution Services) on the thread of the plug before putting it in.

Oh and don't over tighten them.

 

pos

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• Aug 7, 2007

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Thank you sir,

10 seconds sounds more like it
Now to find a good supply at a reasonable price!

-Pos

 

pos

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• Aug 7, 2007

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4 new glowplugs ordered from Paddocks including delivery and tax for £23

Not too bad
-Pos

 

MyLandRover90

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• Aug 7, 2007

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You don't hang around.

I got mine from this guy Land Rover Diesel Glow Plugs Brand New on eBay, Land Rover, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (item 300137527952 end time 08-Aug-07 19:54:17 BST)

But alternatives are:

FF000622 from FamousFour.co.uk £4 each

 

pos

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• Aug 7, 2007

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I did have a quick look at ebay, but I don't have an account! I've paid just about, or a couple of pennies over £4 with £5 postage on top. It'll keep me busy one afternoon (still got 4 weeks of Summer Holidays left before I head back to 6th form).

Cheers
-Pos

 

MyLandRover90

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• Aug 7, 2007

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Hope all goes well.

One problem I found with mine was that when tightening the new ones they gripped the link lead, the old ones had seperate washers which prevented this but the newer ones came with moulded ones.