sprinterpirate
not an electrician.
Hi folks,
I first read through a number of glow plug threads, and haven't yet seen a clear answer on a couple questions--probably because it is obvious to everyone but myself!
Some of the threads I checked:
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27223
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18156
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24060
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12150
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6935
I have a number of glow plug faults on my 2004 T1N with just under 100k miles. I'm thinking of following this sequence:
My questions:
Thanks!
I first read through a number of glow plug threads, and haven't yet seen a clear answer on a couple questions--probably because it is obvious to everyone but myself!
Some of the threads I checked:
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27223
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18156
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24060
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12150
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6935
I have a number of glow plug faults on my 2004 T1N with just under 100k miles. I'm thinking of following this sequence:
- Spray PB Blaster on glow plugs today, then wait a week for parts to show up
- Warm up the engine with a drive, then let it cool for 15 minutes
- Back each GP out a quarter turn, taking care not to use too much torque
- Spray threads and let soak another 20 min
- Remove GP's
- Install these plugs: http://www.dieselrxproducts.com/glow-plugs.php http://www.summitracing.com/parts/drx-drx00024
- Use dialectric grease on the connector clips
- Drive it around and see if the check engine light goes out. If it does not, consider replacing the glow plug relay module with this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-DODGE-F...2AA-/151306950524?hash=item233a98d77c&vxp=mtr [it appears to have a different part number than the one mentioned here often, but I'm pretty sure its the newest version]
My questions:
- Do I REALLY need to ream out the threads, seats, etc? I'm hoping to avoid this, assuming the plugs don't come with terrible deposits... I have seen mixed opinions about this.
- Do I risk causing damage to the new glow plugs if my GP relay module is already busted?
Thanks!