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Originally Posted by leathermang
LOL,
Carbon as a bridge wetted by fuel can not transmit electricity ?
I do understand that carbon is a thermal issue...
but I am pretty sure the FSM also describes it as a ' ground fault' problem with regards to glowplugs...
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The resistance heating element is encapsulated by a sheath and potted in a high temp compound (magnesium dioxide?). Carbon and fuel cannot get past the sheath unless it's reptured! LOL 
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