LJRH

New Member

• Jul 15, 2013

• #1

Hi everyone,

I need new glow plugs as sometimes the car won't start however, I took my car to my mechanic today and he says that they're all rusted in place and won't budge. He didn't want to risk snapping any so we didn't proceed any further. He has recommended to me another garage but has said that the bill can run to four figures which of course I'd like to avoid.

Has anyone overcome this problem before? Is there any good advice out there?

Many thanks,

JH

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

Full Member

• Jul 15, 2013

• #2

Plenty have had this issue...it is very common...

Many advocate the use the penetrating fluid and plenty of it and leaving it to soak in overnight, then reapply and leave that to soak in...repeat a few times, then get the engine warm so the head/block warm up and expand...this may loosen them enough to get them out...but yes, they are very fragile and snap easily, then you are in a world of hurt!

 

2.0_hippo

Well-Known Member

• Jul 15, 2013

• #3

If its not starting in this warm weather then it can't be your glow plugs

Shouldn't even need then till the weather gets cold

 

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cheongthong

Active Member

• Jul 16, 2013

• #4

it is not common difficult to start even in this warm weather if all 6 plug are dead

 

LJRH

New Member

• Jul 16, 2013

• #5

Ohh if its not the plugs, what might it be?

Thank you for the replies guys!

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

Full Member

• Jul 16, 2013

• #6

LJRH said:

Ohh if its not the plugs, what might it be?

Thank you for the replies guys!

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Weak Secondary Fuel Pump possibly...this is mounted on the side of the fuel tank under an inspection flap!

 

LJRH

New Member

• Jul 16, 2013

• #7

Saint.V8 said:

Weak Secondary Fuel Pump possibly...this is mounted on the side of the fuel tank under an inspection flap!

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Terrific thanks, I'll have a look!

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Jul 16, 2013

• #8

Duff ignition switch.