jrsavoie wrote:
Running ceramics would scare the bejesus out of me. My luck is not that good.
It could be a very expensive gamble.
Not for too much longer, in the process of changing out my head gasket (see my other thread) and I'm planning on installing the 5V plugs. My ceramics appeared to be fully intact, although one of them appeared to be missing a small "flake" on the side.
jksuperstar wrote:
I did replace the Glow Plug Relay/Controller, and while I was in there, I felt the fuel heater wires (well, the connector inline with the wires) get REALLY hot to the touch. I pulled that apart and found the connection was corroded, so stripped & soldered & sealed it back together...no more heat, so my guess is the fuel heater should be a bit more efficient now. After these two things, I've noticed my >32deg starts have improved greatly. Still rough below that.
Does the fuel heater in the filter head do much for cold starting?
With cold starting and the CRD you have to start with the basics of proper fuel and a good battery and go from there. Glow plugs take plenty of juice and can render a weak battery useless.
racertracer wrote:
I just received my new set of authentic 5v Bosch metal glow plugs from Europe and will be installing them when i have some free time. The Etecnos willbe gone
33.74 pound sterling (41.62 US Dollars) delivered to my address in the states, ..... 15 days delivery time from England and includes 5.00 dollars delivery charge.
Code 0250402003-GS Product 1x Bosch Sheathed Element Glow Plug 0250402003 - Qty 4
The Green Spark Plug Co Ltd (Parent Company of) Car Spark Plugs & Motorcycle Spark Plugs
This is crazy, can buy these from Britain for less than 1/2 the cost as from domestic retailers. Only £3.30 for Worldwide Royal Mail, Seriously?!? Do they also sell rockers and ARP studs?
http://www.gsparkplug.com/1x-bosch-sheathed-element-glow-plug-0250402003.html?___SID=U