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whunter · #5 01-23-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by edge

This cold spell forces us to address glow plug failures. It took me 3 hrs to change 3 glow plugs, damn they are hard to get to! Starts right up now in 15 degree weather, whereas I couldn't start my 83 300D in 35 degree weather before the change.

This is why I constantly raise this topic during the WARM months.
* If you don't enjoy walking in the COLD.
* If you don't enjoy working outside in the COLD.
* If you don't enjoy being stranded in the COLD.

I strongly suggest replacing glow plugs at the first hint of cold starting issues during WARM weather.

Note: Several of my local customers with OM60x engines have experienced the seized/broken glow plug issue (cylinder head removal), and now elect to remove the glow plugs for testing, cleaning, lubrication, every year as routine maintenance.

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