Which Glow Plugs for 3.0TDI (BMK)

[fieldy]

I'm thinking at some point to do mine as they seem low cost item and good to replace if they are being used until coolant reach (x) temp/time elapsed...

A question for fieldy/bops6 are you guys replacing because of faults or preventive measure or just little misfires etc?

Hi sparker... did you do yours when you did the swirl manifolds?

I saw the tool used in service guide is just a deep socket with universal joint and extension bar is that what you used?

Mine is purely preventative. I always let the glow light go out before cranking and she always starts after two or three turns and i dont get any spluttering. Occasionally the Mrs doesnt do this and the car cranks a few more times before biting but is otherwise ok.

I made my mind up to order them as i read that article that Cwizard posted a few days ago about glow plug bits going stray in the engine. I have no record in the file of mine being changed and i dont believe it is mentioned in routine maintenance therefore im sure previous owner wont have done them. BERU recommend changing them every 70,000 miles or so. Im on 107,000!

Ive got six shiny injectors sat downstairs and a service looming, i thought for £60 delivered why not just get the whole lot done. BERU website is pretty good, it matched the ECP product code to my car manufacture period exactly. Although i am going to stick my head under the bonnet and look for the red seal at some point.

[fieldy]

Replace the new ones to correct toque again do not over tighten them. I'm sure there is some help on Beru website about torques for these.

BERU recommend 15Nm i think, but its all on their website so good to check.

[gupsterg]

That link I've posted suggests 17nm on metal ones... even using torque wrench there is error margin on their calibration so anything in the region of 15 to 17 nm then going to be ok..

May then have do at some point then, mines at 80k... it may help with my issue and I'll just leave it at that ...
Cheers for info Fieldy ...

Do the new ones have red seal on top as well? ECP website image show them like that...

[fieldy]

That link I've posted suggests 17nm on metal ones... even using torque wrench there is error margin on their calibration so anything in the region of 15 to 17 nm then going to be ok..

May then have do at some point then, mines at 80k... it may help with my issue and I'll just leave it at that ...
Cheers for info Fieldy ...

Do the new ones have red seal on top as well? ECP website image show them like that...

Will let you know when they arrive.

Out of interest as have been searching all day for the answer, where are the glow plugs?

[gupsterg]

View where the red dots are on below image...



You will the recognise the rest of them... remove the elec.connection which look similar to a HT lead on a spark plug...

[bops6]

I'm thinking at some point to do mine as they seem low cost item and good to replace if they are being used until coolant reach (x) temp/time elapsed...

A question for fieldy/bops6 are you guys replacing because of faults or preventive measure or just little misfires etc?

Hi sparker... did you do yours when you did the swirl manifolds?

I saw the tool used in service guide is just a deep socket with universal joint and extension bar is that what you used?

I'll be replacing mine now I've read this thread due to there cold starting performance and also when I fit my new turbo and stuff I want the best ignition I can get

[2fquick]

Just replaced mine with beru glow plugs from Eurocarparts BMK engine had metal red ring plugs.

Well I've done 5 of them No. 3 did not want to move so I'll give it a couple of weeks with the Plusgas

[bops6]

Ordered from ecp, will be fitting next weekend assuming delivered in time.

[sparker]

On mine 3.0tdi ASB. Old glow plug (original) has red ring, and this on it; 266 020 BED. VW-A6 059963319 (then a letter i think but it is not clear)

New glow plug has red ring and this on it; 0100 266 040 4.4V.

They look identical apart from text.

[snapdragon]

I ordered NGK from ebay in the end for £63.
Y-609AS 4.4V

ECP lists 12v BERU 438440055 plugs when I put my reg. no. in.
As they don't give the actual BERU part number such as GE115 I couldn't cross reference them to see if was just a webpage error. The bloke in the local branch was a brain dead as usual.
There are 3 types (part numbers) of BERU metal plug.
They gradually got longer tips between the tip and shoulder, the longer ones are the latest, but they all work and are suitable, so don't worry too much if some sellers list different ones.