Can a German glow plug make a Mercedes glow?
No amount of power will make it glow. One note is that the only glow plug that worked was the German plug in the number one cylinder. Somebody in the past had put Autolite plugs in the other 5 cylinder and they were ALL bad. Use quality OEM made parts on these cars!
What kind of glow plug does a Mercedes 300sdl have?
It started great when warm, but the glow plug light never came on. The car in question is a 1986 Mercedes 300SDL. Its Mercedes OM603 6 cylinder diesel engine. The trouble shooting we will do, also applies to the 4cyl and 5cyl diesel with the pencil style glow plug.
How much does it cost to replace glow plugs?
If you only replace the bad one you will quickly become a pro on removing the parts to replace the next one when it goes bad. The plugs (Mercedes Benz OEM from an online dealer) are are less than $20 dollars. Glow plug light warning is on.
Are there glow plugs on a Mercedes OM603?
On the 4cyl and 5cyl diesels, the glow plugs are easy to get to. On the 6cyl OM603 they are a royal pain. Most people remove the intake to get to them, but I made good use of a 1/4″ drive set and u-joint to manipulate getting to the plug.
What kind of glow plugs do Mercedes have?
Parallel style 1980 thru the 90’s will have a standard looking insulated wire with connectors on the ends. These are pencil style fast glow type with a smaller thread and a 12mm head. Note: A Bosch upgrade kit is available to modify the older style series system to the newer more reliable parallel system with a large thread pencil type.
When to replace glow plugs in diesel engine?
So I recommend replacing all of them at the same time. I would replace, at the very least, all of the glow plugs on the same side. Some diesel engines, Mercedes Benz diesels for example, have a Pre-combustion Chamber that houses the glow plugs. This Pre-combustion Chamber helps slow down the combustion process and aids in cold starting.
How long does it take to replace glow plug on sprinter?
This can be done in 15-20 minutes with some practice – sure beats the $150-300 at the dealership. A worn out glow plug will cause a check engine light. In addition to the CEL, you will likely see the glow plug coil light on your dash after the engine turns on – it turns off after 10 seconds or so.
How to replace glow plugs in 2007 e320?
Do not bend or rock the wrench while removing as the plug is very fragile and can break off if you’re not careful. If the plugs look dirty or corroded, may want to clean the glow plug recesses with cylindrical (perlon) 10mm brushes. Otherwise, insert the new plugs, screw in, and torque to 10nm (8lb).