Which Glow Plugs for 3.0TDI (BMK)

[sparker]

The ECP Beru glow plugs are GE115, 0 100 266 040 = ECP part 438 44 0015. Also I found on the box 15Nm torque. (A6 3.0tdi ASB 2006) Maybe ECP list A8 3.0tdi as a different part no?

[Cwizard]

I know this sounds stupid, but where are the glow plugs? Anyone got real pics? Not illustrations please. i've seen plenty and they're all confusing... n00b :-(

[sparker]

Cwizard, Under the "How to" threads look at my pictures for "Intake Manifold Replacement and Fix - 2.7 TDi + 3.0 TDi V6 Engines" it shows the glow plugs in the pictures, with the manifolds removed. That may help you. Obviously three on each bank with what looks like a mini spark plug lead attached.

[Cwizard]

How about do you go removing those rubber plug leads that are attached? I tried pulling them out i heard funny sounds and left it at that... pretty scared to be honest.

[sparker]

They pull straight off. Can be tight, they do clip on to glow plug inside the cap. Just pull cap straight up and don't pull on the wires.

[Cwizard]

I take it that to replace the glow plugs i have to remove inlet manifold??

[sparker]

No no. Those pictures are just for reference. You don't need to remove the manifolds. See my previous post on fitting them!

[2fquick]

You can buy special pliers for pulling the glow plug connectors.
But on the ones that were very tight I used a piece of 2mm nylon cord, tied a slip knot over the wire, fed it down, pulled tight then pulled up. Worked a treat

[snapdragon]

When the engine is hot, the rubber is more forgiving. Mine came off with pointy pliars and a bit or wiggling while pulling.
I had to remove the two rear posts that hold the engine cover on so that the wiring loom brackets lift off.
I used a deep 10mm socket (you can buy them specifically for glowplugs) and a bunch of cheap 1/4 inch extensions.
A 'wiggle' extension that allows you to have the socket straight on the plug, but the entension and wrench at an angle is needed for at least one of the plugs, As I didn't have one, I found that popping the extension out of the socket and pushing it back in a small amount gave enough play.

A spray brake cleaner, followed by a good dode of PlugGas helped release them and protect the threads, aerosol jet is best and the glow plugs are down in crevices.
I used a 3/8 drive torque wrench with a 3/8 to 1/4 adaptor. Most torque wrenches start above 15Nm though so you may need a small one.
VAG says install the plugs dry, and BERU says use their special copper-free anti sieze. I used a feint smear of ceratec brake grease.
I only torqued mine to 10-12Nm as I could tell it was plenty and they were lubricated which can give a lower reading.

If I did it again, I would use an air duster to blow out the holes so there is lower risk of debris on the mating flange down inside.

[gupsterg]

Most torque wrenches start above 15Nm though so you may need a small one.

I know a bit pricey now@£75... but I bought mine a while ago and got to admit the Halfords advanced one is great to use... does 8 -60 nm... Link:- Halfords Adv. 3/8 Torq.Wrench

For heavier duty situations I've found the Link:- Challenge 1/2 Torq.Wrench maxes out at 240nm IIRC... used when did brake callipers,etc...
IIRC it is same as Sliverline one which I've seen on ebay for about £20...

I'm bit of sucker for tools ...

Link:- Torque wrenches tested | Auto Express