Date: Thu, 2 Feb 1995 14:47:07 -0500
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From: "Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers" <fty@vislab.epa.gov>
Subject: Re: Stats and glow plugs. (fast glow plugs)
I did this on my old bunker-burning-bunny - V1978. There was
a "fast glow plug kit" that VW sold at one time.
There is MORE to change than the plugs. The
other required part(s) involved at least a new relay
(probably time delay with a different value).
- Frank
>>From P.J.Kenny
>&&Well, I haven't a *clue* what a glow plug looks like - or where
>&&the lil' critters reside in the engine bay. My friend said
>&&that a plug costs around fifteen pounds apiece and that I may
>&&have to replace only the faulty ones.
>
>I paid approx. us$13 for each of the "fast" plugs--see, there are fast &
>slow, recognizable by the color of the ring--this can be seen from the
>outside, it's right where the "glow plug bus bar" connects to the glow
>plug. (Bentley sez: replace 'em at 60K (mi))Fast=silver; Slow=brass.
>The FLAPS/FLARS said no price diff, so I bought fast ones.
>(Then I discovered that my glow plug in-line fuse was the
>problem--located underneath a little plastic cover; directly in-line
>with the large red wire which gives power to "glow plug bus bar").
>
>The glow plug slightly resembles a spark plug from the outside; the
>inside part is a small (2-3cm) carbon tip, which when power is applied,
>glows.
>
>You'll find your glow plugs directly underneath the injectors, which you
>(or the mechanic) must remove to access them. (Bentley sez: get new
>injector heat shields when removing/reinstalling injectors)
>
>I temporarily obviated the problem by plugging in my block heater; yet
>after spending $50+ and realizing I only needed to spend $0.70...sheesh!
>(at least I now have 'em!)
>
>John K. Hopp
>University of New Mexico
>'70 Kombi
>'92 Jetta EcoDiesel
>
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