Glow plugs

Pararig · **Joined:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:40 pm **Posts:** 65

3 months ago I replaced my glow plugs with the entenco 7v, and today my CEL came on, the codes are P0672 and P0674. Could it be just a random code ?

lars0247 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:09 am **Posts:** 98

I put in 4 Etecno plugs from ID Parts in November. The 4th one finally failed last week. I have been replacing them one at a time with my original ceramics to get me through. I called ID Parts this week, and they said that they had gotten a bad batch of Etechno plugs. I will be sending all four of mine back for an exchange with newer batch.

Pararig · **Joined:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:40 pm **Posts:** 65

I guess I could do the same, it has only been 3 months since I put mine in

ebbnflow · **Posted:** Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:58 pm

I bought a set of 4 Etecnos in November 2013. 2 of 4 have failed. 1st was around March and 2nd was in June. ID has been great about exchanging them, but I have zero confidence in this glow plug. That being said, without any other 7v options, I guess I will live with it.

Pararig · **Joined:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:40 pm **Posts:** 65

I guess you and I are in the same boat, I'm not to impressed with these either

65Corvair · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:34 pm

I had one go bad recently, and replaced it. The new one was slightly different and I hope it lasts longer.

They appear to have a different number stamped on them, and a different type of insulation.

Pararig · **Joined:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:40 pm **Posts:** 65

Where did you get the new ones at

65Corvair · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:20 pm

idparts

joelukex4 · **Joined:** Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:54 pm **Posts:** 386

It seems as though a lot of people have had issues with the Etecnos 7V steel glow plugs. I have read about a number of failures as they keep failing one at a time. They also do not heat as fast or as hot as the ceramic glow plugs which I need in the north. When I am due for my timing belt change I may just change to a new set of ceramic plugs and stay with the stock configuration until they have these steel plug issues worked out. I figure a new set of ceramics will last me about another 100K miles.

Jsbarks · **Joined:** Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:42 pm **Posts:** 13

Keeping a stash of NOS 7v ceramics?

joelukex4 · **Joined:** Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:54 pm **Posts:** 386

Found them online recently.

SBrooks · **Joined:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:30 pm **Posts:** 85

I'm about to install a set of Etecno 5v steel GPs in mine (got them from IDParts). For anybody with hands-on experience with GPs: do you recommend putting anti-seize on them before installation?

Thanks,

Steve

minisub · **Posted:** Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:08 pm

When it comes to things I am almost certain to need to undo at some point, I treat never-seize like Frank's Red Hot: "I put that *%### on everything!"

I used it on my GPs on all 3 vehicles with no I'll effects....

jrsavoie · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2014 7:06 am

minisub wrote:

When it comes to things I am almost certain to need to undo at some point, I treat never-seize like Frank's Red Hot: "I put that *%### on everything!"

I used it on my GPs on all 3 vehicles with no I'll effects....

I use Kopr Kote on everything hot or electrical

http://www.amazon.com/Jet-Lube-Kopr-Kot ... B009VO2HK2

ebbnflow · **Posted:** Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:42 pm

joelukex4 wrote:

Found them online recently.

Did you find new 7v ceramics? From where? Please enlighten us.

Pararig · **Joined:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:40 pm **Posts:** 65

I would also like to know

Pararig · **Joined:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:40 pm **Posts:** 65

Depending on price, I may go back to a ceramic glow plug

dgeist · **Posted:** Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:35 pm

65Corvair wrote:

I had one go bad recently, and replaced it. The new one was slightly different and I hope it lasts longer.
They appear to have a different number stamped on them, and a different type of insulation.

Which is the new one, Phil? I have a set of 4 that look like the one on the left that have been sitting in the garage waiting for install since last fall. If ID can identify them as part of the bad batch, I'd love to swap them out BEFORE they sit in there for 6 months...

Dan

DOC4444 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:53 pm

Geordi expressed concern about affecting electrical continuity if anti-seize is used on the glow plugs.

Any thoughts?

DOC

dgeist · **Posted:** Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:09 pm

They're all different metal content for different purposes. Copper is typically used for conductive threaded surfaces.

General Anti-seize:
A highly refined blend of aluminum, copper and graphite lubricants. Use during assembly to prevent galling, corrosion and seizing due to weathering or chemicals. Anti-Seize assures easier disassembly. Temperature range: -60°F to 1600°F (-51°C to 871°C). Salt, corrosion and moisture resistant – ideal for marine use. Non-aerosol version meets Mil Spec #907E. Aerosol - Level 3 *NFPA Fire Code 30B - See more at: http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/lubricants/specialty-lubricants-anti-seize/permatex-anti-seize-lubricant-detail#sthash.hJqlGNLk.dpuf

Nickel Anti-seize:
- Protects metal parts from seizing and galling at temperatures up to 2400°F (1316°C). It is recommended where copper contamination must be avoided, under conditions of extreme pressure and temperature, and with stainless steel, titanium and nickel alloys. - See more at: http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/lubricants/specialty-lubricants-anti-seize/permatex--nickel-anti-seize-lubricant-detail#sthash.udoPdn2s.dpuf

Copper Anti-seize:
A premium quality copper anti-seize and thread lubricant that may be used to prevent seizing, corrosion and galling where high temperature conditions exist. Contains a high percentage of micro-fine copper flakes in a semi-synthetic grease carrier and is fortified with high quality rust and corrosion inhibitors. Temperature range: -30°F to 1800°F (-34°C to 982°C). Provides good electrical conductivity. Meets Mil Spec #907E. - See more at: http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/lubricants/specialty-lubricants-anti-seize/permatex--copper-anti-seize-lubricant-detail#sthash.hAECjeNI.dpuf

Dan

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