Shanec Active Member Jun 6, 2016 #1 Hi All, Got a compression tester but as this is the first time I have used it on a 200tdi I would like to know what size/ type thread dummy injector to buy? Or maybe someone knows the thread size/ type on the glow plugs? Thanks
Hi All, Got a compression tester but as this is the first time I have used it on a 200tdi I would like to know what size/ type thread dummy injector to buy? Or maybe someone knows the thread size/ type on the glow plugs? Thanks
Flossie Well-Known Member Jun 6, 2016 #2 Use the glows. Don't know the thread off hand but if no one else comes forward with the info I've got a plug somewhere and I'll measure it up if I can find it.
Use the glows. Don't know the thread off hand but if no one else comes forward with the info I've got a plug somewhere and I'll measure it up if I can find it.
Shanec Active Member Jun 7, 2016 #4 Excellent, thanks for coming forward Flossie and JM. I've been warned glow plugs can snap/ shear......wd40 every day squirted on until the weekend....fingers crossed as I am the definition of ham-fisted.
Excellent, thanks for coming forward Flossie and JM. I've been warned glow plugs can snap/ shear......wd40 every day squirted on until the weekend....fingers crossed as I am the definition of ham-fisted.
Flossie Well-Known Member Jun 7, 2016 #5 Plus gas or even some diesel every day would be better than wd40. Getting the engine hot just before removal will help too.
Plus gas or even some diesel every day would be better than wd40. Getting the engine hot just before removal will help too.
Flossie Well-Known Member Jun 7, 2016 #6 Oh, and don't forget to disconnect the stop solenoid when compression testing!
L lynall Well-Known Member Full Member Jun 8, 2016 #7 Tdi glow plugs normally come out a doddle as they are quite chunky compared to a lot of the modern ones which are tiny.
Tdi glow plugs normally come out a doddle as they are quite chunky compared to a lot of the modern ones which are tiny.
