Hi Tom,
You paint a hilarious picture -- hope your fingers aren't badly hurt!\
How far did you fling it?
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'LarryT'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
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Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:19 PM
Subject: RE: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?
>I didn't hold the glow plug - I picked it up when I thought it was cool
> enough. It took me 20 minutes to find it after my fingers cooled off.
>
> Thanks, Tom
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Sent: 11/29/07 2:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?
>
> Geez Tom - Don't hold them! ;-)
>
> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 9:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?
>
>
>> I've tried that test - it cost me a few finger prints......
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tom Hargrave
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>> 256-656-1924
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> On Behalf Of LarryT
>> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:45 AM
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?
>>
>> When I was wondering if one of my GPs were bad (they were new) I
> pulled
>> them
>>
>> out and attached a battery charger to each one - if they glowed red
> hot
>> within about 15 seconds I considered it good.
>>
>> Good luck -
>>
>> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dave H..." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List"
>> <[email protected]>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:09 AM
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?
>>
>>
>> Could you please elaborate on the resistance comment for testing glow
>> plugs?
>> is there a ohm reading that states the glow plug is acceptable and
>> anything
>> above/below that reading is a call to replace that glow plug?
>>
>>
>> Dave H...
>>
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>> From: "John M McIntosh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:15 PM
>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[email protected]>
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?
>>
>>> So what resistance did you measure? Some meters might not give
>>> accurate readings?
>>> Well mind given your other comments likely they are bad.
>>>
>>> Disconnect the wires, don't drop the nuts, use one of those racheting
>>> wenches.
>>> If there is not a problem with carbon buildup they should just
>>> unscrew. Otherwise you
>>> are into fun to ensure you don't break the tips off.
>>>
>>>
>>> My copy of the Beru glow plug manual notes:
>>>
>>> Observe the breakage torque when dismantling glow plugs.
>>> On no account carry on turning - the glow plug could
>>> otherwise break. Instead, proceed according to the 3-point
>>> programme: heat up - release -unscrew:
>>>
>>> 1. Heat up: Run the engine until it is warm or apply
>>> current to the intact glow plug through a separate cable
>>> for 4-5 minutes - this heats up the glow plug and burns
>>> it free.
>>>
>>> 2. Release: Apply a generous quantity of anti-rust agent or
>>> multi-functional oil to the base of the thread and leave
>>> to work in for approx. 5 minutes.
>>>
>>> 3. Unscrew: Then start a new attempt to unscrew the plug
>>> and use suitable tools to release the glow plug from the
>>> cylinder head. (Do not exceed the maximum release tor-
>>> que - see table below. Make sure you stop before you
>>> reach the breakage torque, if necessary start a new
>>> attempt by applying heat.)
>>>
>>> After the old glow plugs have been removed, make sure you
>>> clean the thread, the pin seat and the glow plug channel
>>> with a suitable tool.
>>>
>>> Glow plug thread Breakage torque
>>> 8 mm 20 Nm
>>> 10 mm 35 Nm
>>> 12 mm 45 Nm
>>>
>>> Observe the torque specified by the manufacturer when
>>> screwing in a new glow plug:
>>>
>>> Note: The tightening torque of the connecting nut must be taken
>>> into account when dealing with glow plugs with screw connection:
>>> The Beru ring-ratchet-spanner
>>> (order no. 0 890 100 002): ideal to dismantle and assemble glow
>>> plugs, even in very tricky spots.
>>>
>>> Glow plug thread Tightening torque
>>> M 4 2 Nm
>>> M 5 3 Nm
>>> M 8 10 Nm
>>> M 10 12-15 Nm
>>> M 12 20-22 Nm
>>>
>>>
>>> Also see
>>> http://www.beru.com/english/produkte/gluehkerzen/einbautipps.php
>>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 27, 2007, at 7:55 PM, Chris Lane wrote:
>>>
>>>> Today I went outside with my newly liberated meter, and found that 3
>>>> of my 5
>>>> glow plugs seem to be bad. My glow plug light stopped working a
>>>> little
>>>> while back, and I have not been able to check that out until now. I
>>>> measured the impedance of each one at the relay. So, I'm figuring
>>>> that I
>>>> should just change them all. The relay seemed ok, as much as I
>>>> could check
>>>> it out today.
>>>> So my question is, is there anything funky about replacing them?
>>>> Spark
>>>> plugs are no problem, unless they are in a Toyota Previa (In which
>>>> case you
>>>> have to take out the passenger seat, and open the floor of the van
>>>> to get to
>>>> them). Its in an 82 300SD, so a 617. All five of them seem like
> they
>>>> should be fairly easy to get to. The 5th one looks like the
>>>> trickiest, just
>>>> because of the oil filter housing, but there should be plenty of
>>>> space. Are
>>>> there any special tools that are needed to replace them? Do I just
>>>> diconnect the wires, and get the appropriate sized wrench and start
>>>> removing
>>>> them, and then reverse the operation to install the new ones?
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Chris
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>>> John
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