What are the best glow plugs to get? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

jbach36 · #1 03-22-2015, 10:44 AM

I might have to replace 1 or all of my glow plugs. I got Bosch plugs made in France, but I'm wondering if another brand from Germany is better.

w124 1991 300d, 195k

Phillytwotank · #2 03-22-2015, 11:14 AM

Bosch Duratherm

gatorblue92 · #3 03-22-2015, 12:05 PM

Bosch is all I would use. Monark plugs can swell up and break off in the prechamber.

sixto · #4 03-22-2015, 03:20 PM

By "best" do you mean last longest? I've never heard anyone say, "these cheap plugs don't get as hot as my old plugs."

A reading from the prophet gsxr - http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/OM60X/glow_plug_cross_ref.txt

Quote:

OM602.962, OM603.97x, with oblique injection, use 23mm plugs:
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Mercedes part number 001-159-17-01 (Bosch?) or 001-159-36-01 (Beru)
Bosch number 0-250-201-041 (Duraterm)
Bosch number 0-250-201-047 (Duraterm Chromium)
Bosch number 80031 is equivalent to 0-250-201-041 (Duraterm)
Beru number GN-858 (afterglow rated)

http://www.dieselsend.de/info0250201041.shtml (Duraterm)
http://www.dieselsend.de/info0250201047.shtml (Duraterm Chromium)

Sixto
MB-less

treetops · #5 03-22-2015, 03:44 PM

Have replaced all glowplugs in both cars with these, no complaints yet. YMMV as I have less than 1 year on all 12.

jbach36 · #6 03-23-2015, 01:17 PM

I think the Beru's are made in Germany.