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Date:         Tue, 18 Jul 2000 22:39:19 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@xmission.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@xmission.com>
Subject:      Re: Why burning out a diesel glow plug in less than 40 miles?
Comments: To: sdelasal@yahoo.com
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Steve Delasalle wrote:
>
> removing the injectors once again I discovered a small blob of metal in #1
> cylinder pre-chamber, cambelt end of engine,  it was the tip of a glow
> plug - I replaced them all 30-40 miles ago - they had all burnt out! - I
> guess in hindsight I should of been more wary.
>
> But...anyone got any insight as to why the one would burn out - Is it a pump
> timing thing?
Steve,
Check the operation of the glow plug relay. If it's not disengaging, the
current still continues to flow, and burnout is the probable result.
Larry
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