More likely a bad glow plug or leaking valve stem seals.
Regards, Trampas Stern _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 9:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hammie's alternator and glowplug relay Yesterday leaving work I crossed my fingers and Hammie fired right up, again all the lights came on, I revved the engine and they went out. Lose belt I'll wager. Give Richard a cigar. Next question, I've noticed recently that if I wait 1-2 seconds after the glowplug light goes out before starting the car (like if I'm fumbling with my seatbelt) he starts noticably harder than if I hit the key the very second the light goes out. The car still isn't hard to start but if I hit the key just when the light goes out the car fires immediately, if I wait its a half second of cranking. This would indicate to me that the light is a true indication of what the glow plugs are actually doing. I'd always thought I had the afterglow relay but today I was thinking about how when first started Hammie idles a little rough. Could the afterglow part of the relay die? I presume replacement is quick and easy? -Curt '83 240D "Hammie" 242kmi __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
